16 Best Internet Providers in Rock County, WI
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| Rock County ISP Report Card | B+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 3,213 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 | |
| Real Rock County Customer Ratings | 7 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Rock County has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Rock County.
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Rock County has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Rock County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Rock County, WI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Rock County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rock County, WI?
Edge Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Rock County based on 147 Wisconsin customer reviews, and Edge Broadband has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Rock County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Rock County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rock County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Rock County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Edge Broadband | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (1) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 147 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Edge Broadband is the best internet service provider for Rock County residents. Edge Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Cellular wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 99.0% coverage in Rock County.
At a national level, based on 3979 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Edge Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rock County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rock County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Edge Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TDS should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Rock County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Edge Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sonic | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| LiteWire | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| UpNet WI | 60 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rock County
| ISP / Tech Type | Rock County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Edge Broadband | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (1) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Rock County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Rock County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,992 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Edge Broadband. This indicates Edge Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rock County?
Wisconsin customers rate Edge Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Edge Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Rock County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Rock County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rock County
| ISP / Tech Type | Rock County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Edge Broadband | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (1) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Rock County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Rock County below, including the metrics used and how Rock County compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rock County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 54.40% | 57.90% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 3,213 Mbps | 2,751 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Rock County. | 9.2 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 9% | 12% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 72% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 73% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Rock County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Rock County is B+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rock County is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rock County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Rock County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
90% of Rock County households have an internet connection despite having 99.27% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Rock County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Rock County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Rock County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rock County is 2.5, which is larger than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Rock County's average household income is $75,680 which is higher than the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Rock County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Wisconsin who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Rock County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Rock County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rock County?
TDS Fiber in Rock County, WI
TDS offers Fiber service to 27.1% of Rock County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Rock County, WI
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 11.7% of Rock County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,641 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rock County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Rock County, WI
AT&T offers Fiber service to 11.7% of Rock County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 2,641 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rock County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Rock County, WI
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 8.9% of Rock County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber in Rock County, WI
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fiber service to 6.5% of Rock County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Rock County, WI
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 5.0% of Rock County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,027 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rock County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sonic Fiber in Rock County, WI
Sonic offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Rock County homes. Across the county, Sonic Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rock County?
Spectrum Cable in Rock County, WI
Spectrum offers Cable service to 90.1% of Rock County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rock County?
EarthLink DSL in Rock County, WI
EarthLink offers DSL service to 68.7% of Rock County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 66 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Rock County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Rock County, WI
AT&T offers DSL service to 68.7% of Rock County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 66 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rock County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Rock County, WI
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 9.2% of Rock County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Rock County, WI
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 6.3% of Rock County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Rock County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rock County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Rock County, WI
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Rock County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Rock County, WI
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Rock County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 8.0, with an average of 8.0 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rock County, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of Rock County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
LiteWire Fixed Wireless in Rock County, WI
LiteWire offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.8% of Rock County homes. Across the county, LiteWire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rock County, WI
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.9% of Rock County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rock County, WI
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.9% of Rock County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rock County, WI
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.2% of Rock County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rock County, WI
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.4% of Rock County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Sonic Fixed Wireless in Rock County, WI
Sonic offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.3% of Rock County homes. Across the county, Sonic Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Four Lakes Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rock County, WI
Four Lakes Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.1% of Rock County homes. Across the county, Four Lakes Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county.
UpNet WI Fixed Wireless in Rock County, WI
UpNet WI offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.4% of Rock County homes. Across the county, UpNet WI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Edge Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rock County, WI
Edge Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Rock County homes. Across the county, Edge Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Rock County?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Rock County is Edge Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Edge Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rock County is Edge Broadband.
- US Cellular, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Rock County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Rock County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Rock County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Rock County's B+ ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
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