4 Best Internet Providers in Rockaway Beach, ID

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Above are the top 4 providers in Rockaway Beach, ID 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 Rockaway Beach, ID?

Ziply is the highest-rated internet provider in Rockaway Beach based on 6 Idaho customer reviews, and Ziply 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 Rockaway Beach, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Rockaway Beach

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rockaway Beach Internet Providers

Based on 6 reviews from Idaho internet customers, Ziply is the best internet service provider for Rockaway Beach residents. Ziply was rated at an average of 3.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Idaho, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 95.0% coverage in Rockaway Beach.

At a national level, based on 373 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Ziply is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.05 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rockaway Beach?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Rockaway Beach, the fastest internet in the city comes from Ziply.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Rockaway Beach

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Ziply	6,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Intermax Networks	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	WOW Wired or Wireless	30 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rockaway Beach

Based on data reported by Rockaway Beach ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ziply. The company offers speeds up to 6,000 Mbps in Rockaway Beach. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 869 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 Ziply. This indicates Ziply reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rockaway Beach?

Idaho customers rate Ziply 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.

Ziply received a local rating of 2.60 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Rockaway Beach customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Rockaway Beach, Idaho, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Rockaway Beach

Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach below, including the metrics used and how Rockaway Beach compares to the rest of Idaho and nation.

Rockaway Beach ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Rockaway Beach	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rockaway Beach that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	13.20%	54.21%	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.	913 Mbps	2,514 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 Rockaway Beach.	3.9	6.5	6.8

 

Rockaway Beach Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Rockaway Beach	Idaho	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.	2.8	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.	17%	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.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	91%	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.	32%	72%	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.	34%	73%	76%

Rockaway Beach ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Rockaway Beach is D+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rockaway Beach is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rockaway Beach have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Rockaway Beach 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.

91% of Rockaway Beach households have an internet connection despite having 95.01% availability. 32% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 34% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 32% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 34% subscribe to it. A very low number of Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach?

How Much Speed does a Rockaway Beach Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rockaway Beach is 2.8, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Rockaway Beach's average household income is $76,948 which is higher than the Idaho average of $80,528 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Rockaway Beach also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 17% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Idaho who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Rockaway Beach has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Rockaway Beach households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% 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 Rockaway Beach?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rockaway Beach?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Rockaway Beach, ID.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rockaway Beach?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rockaway Beach?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Rockaway Beach?

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 Rockaway Beach is Ziply.
• The fastest internet provider should be Ziply. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Ziply may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Rockaway Beach is Ziply.
• HughesNet, Intermax Networks, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Rockaway Beach, 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 Rockaway Beach compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Rockaway Beach 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 Rockaway Beach's D+ ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.