Best Internet Providers in Rockdale, IL
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rockdale, IL
Rockdale has 6 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Rockdale.
Ranks compare Rockdale with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rockdale, IL at a Glance
Rockdale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Rockdale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rockdale, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rockdale based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Rockdale, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rockdale?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Rockdale
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Bertram Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Rockdale Compares to Places Its Size
Rockdale's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the top 16%.
| Measure | Rockdale | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Will County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 7.0% | bottom 14% | 30.8% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,699 Mbps | top 44% | 2,788 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | top 10% | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 8% | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 15% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 13% | 95% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | top 16% | 81% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 46% | 87% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $63,609 | bottom 31% | $120,898 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 17% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 7.0% of homes in Rockdale, against 30.8% across Will County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Rockdale are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,609 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Rockdale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rockdale?
EarthLink Fiber in Rockdale, IL
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 7.0% of Rockdale homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Rockdale, IL
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 7.0% of Rockdale homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rockdale?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rockdale, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Rockdale homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rockdale, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Rockdale homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 91 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rockdale, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Rockdale homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rockdale, IL
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
298 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Rockdale homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 298 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Rockdale, IL
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.6% of Rockdale homes. Across the city, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rockdale?
XFINITY Cable in Rockdale, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,432 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Rockdale homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,432 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 97 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rockdale?
EarthLink DSL in Rockdale, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 100.0% of Rockdale homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 82 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rockdale from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Rockdale, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 100.0% of Rockdale homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 82 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rockdale from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Rockdale by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rockdale
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Rockdale
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Rockdale Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rockdale that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Romeoville has the most homes with fiber (89.2%) and Crest Hill the fewest (7.6%); Rockdale has 7.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale (this page) | 2,106 | 7.0% | 1,699 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Joliet | 125,536 | 30.1% | 2,507 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 66/100 |
| Plainfield | 101,178 | 57.2% | 3,674 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 93/100 |
| Romeoville | 41,472 | 89.2% | 4,789 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 82/100 |
| New Lenox | 36,753 | 9.3% | 2,028 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 87/100 |
| Lockport | 33,979 | 23.7% | 2,080 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 79/100 |
| Crest Hill | 21,607 | 7.6% | 1,979 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Shorewood | 20,043 | 17.8% | 2,145 Mbps | 8.3 | B- | 79/100 |
| Channahon | 14,494 | 18.9% | 2,209 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 85/100 |
| Manhattan | 12,167 | 81.6% | 2,911 Mbps | 9.8 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Elwood | 3,863 | 58.6% | 2,315 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 64/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rockdale?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Rockdale
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Bertram Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Rockdale. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Rockdale Internet Providers
Based on 289 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Rockdale residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.4% coverage in Rockdale.
At a national level, based on 4604 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rockdale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rockdale, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rockdale Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rockdale
Based on data reported by Rockdale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Rockdale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,432 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rockdale Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rockdale?
Of the providers in Rockdale, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rockdale where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Illinois or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.78 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Rockdale, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rockdale
| ISP / Tech Type | Rockdale Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
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Pavlov Media Fiber
November 13, 2026 
Carol
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 26, 2026 Fast, friendly service. Appreciate being able to get quick help by calling. Actually get a person on the phone
ISPReports User
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 09, 2026 61438
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 08, 2026 MTC has been a great internet for my family. Rather it be gaming system speed, or just watching tv in multiple rooms, The internet seems to run smoothly. I very seldom have internet interruption. When we do it is usually due to storm taking out a pole, or upgrading the system. It usually has been a short time when it does happen.
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MTC Technologies Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Rockdale?
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 Rockdale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rockdale is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Rockdale, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.