5 Best Internet Providers in Rock Island, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Rock Island, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rock Island, TX?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Rock Island based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Rock Island, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 88.10% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Rock Island, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Rock Island

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rock Island Internet Providers

Based on 199 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Rock Island residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Rural Telecommunications of America wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 94.7% coverage in Rock Island.

At a national level, based on 1250 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Rural Telecommunications of America is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rock Island?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Rock Island, the fastest internet in the city comes from Rural Telecommunications of America.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Rock Island

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Rural Telecommunications of America	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Colorado Valley Communications	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rock Island

Based on data reported by Rock Island ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Rural Telecommunications of America. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Rock Island. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 300 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Rural Telecommunications of America. This indicates Rural Telecommunications of America reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rock Island?

Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Rock Island customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Rock Island, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Rock Island

Rock Island 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 city 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 Island below, including the metrics used and how Rock Island compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Rock Island ISP Report Card: D-

	Metric (hover for details)	Rock Island	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rock Island that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	78.37%	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.	298 Mbps	3,946 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 Island.	4.1	7.8	6.8

 

Rock Island Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Rock Island	Texas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.3	2.8	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.	2%	13%	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.	90%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	79%	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.	21%	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.	22%	74%	76%

Rock Island ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Rock Island is D-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rock Island is high with a score of 26 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rock Island have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Rock Island ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

79% of Rock Island households have an internet connection despite having 95.24% availability. 21% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 30% 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 21% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 22% subscribe to it. A very low number of Rock Island 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 Cities Compare to Rock Island?

How Much Speed does a Rock Island Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rock Island is 3.3, which is larger than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Rock Island's average household income is $49,359 which is much lower than the Texas average of $89,715 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Rock Island also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 2% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Rock Island has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Rock Island households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 70% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% 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 Island?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Rock Island, TX.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rock Island?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Rock Island, TX.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rock Island?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Rock Island, TX.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rock Island?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Rock Island?

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 Island is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Rural Telecommunications of America. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Rural Telecommunications of America may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Rock Island is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Rural Telecommunications of America, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rock Island, 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 Island compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Rock Island 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 Island's D- ISP Report Card and 26 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.