Best Internet Providers in Rockford, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rockford, IL
Rockford has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Rockford.
Ranks compare Rockford with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rockford, IL at a Glance
Rockford Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Customer Rating
DSL
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T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Rockford ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rockford, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rockford 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 Rockford, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.37% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rockford?
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 Rockford
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- i3 Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Rockford Compares to Places Its Size
Rockford's report card score is tied 258th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 278th of 305.
| Measure | Rockford | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Winnebago County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 44.0% | Tied 267th of 305 | 54.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 3,502 Mbps | 181st of 305 | 3,670 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | Tied 212th of 305 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 192nd of 305 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 217th of 305 | 11% | 16% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 268th of 305 | 94% | 95% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 279th of 305 | 90% | 91% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | Tied 272nd of 305 | 73% | 75% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | Tied 274th of 305 | 76% | 81% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $64,793 | 281st of 305 | $73,860 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 246th of 305 | 14% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 44.0% of homes in Rockford, against 54.1% across Winnebago County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Rockford are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,793 (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 Rockford
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rockford?
i3 Broadband Fiber in Rockford, IL
Availability:
21.6%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
i3 Broadband offers Fiber service to 21.6% of Rockford homes. Across the city, i3 Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fiber in Rockford, IL
Availability:
18.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fiber service to 18.8% of Rockford homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Rockford, IL
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
6,951 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Rockford homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,951 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.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rockford?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rockford, IL
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Rockford homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rockford, IL
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
223 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Rockford homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 223 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rockford, IL
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Rockford homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rockford, IL
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Rockford homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rockford, IL
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.9% of Rockford homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rockford?
XFINITY Cable in Rockford, IL
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(2074)
Avg. Download Speed
1,858 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 97.5% of Rockford homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,858 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 2,000, with an average of 214 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rockford?
EarthLink DSL in Rockford, IL
Availability:
59.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 59.5% of Rockford homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Rockford, IL
Availability:
59.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 59.5% of Rockford homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Rockford by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in 61103 to 88.6% in 61114. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rockford
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Rockford | 3,702 | 4.4% | 2,068 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 18/100 |
ZIP codes in Rockford
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61107 | 30,423 | 71.0% | 6,084 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 64/100 |
| 61108 | 29,926 | 59.2% | 2,796 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 61/100 |
| 61109 | 26,932 | 43.1% | 3,931 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 57/100 |
| 61103 | 23,441 | 0.0% | 1,812 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 43/100 |
| 61101 | 19,445 | 0.2% | 1,845 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 43/100 |
| 61102 | 17,296 | 2.9% | 1,865 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 44/100 |
| 61104 | 17,249 | 87.0% | 2,223 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 30/100 |
| 61114 | 15,624 | 88.6% | 7,332 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 66/100 |
How Rockford Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rockford that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Machesney Park has the most homes with fiber (97.1%) and Caledonia the fewest (28.9%); Rockford has 44.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford (this page) | 176,558 | 44.0% | 3,502 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 52/100 |
| Belvidere | 31,906 | 75.7% | 5,561 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 66/100 |
| Loves Park | 24,069 | 85.5% | 4,830 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Machesney Park | 23,068 | 97.1% | 5,014 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 68/100 |
| Roscoe | 19,479 | 54.1% | 4,018 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 78/100 |
| Winnebago | 6,485 | 48.4% | 1,186 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 47/100 |
| Cherry Valley | 5,548 | 46.1% | 4,338 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 68/100 |
| Caledonia | 3,185 | 28.9% | 2,517 Mbps | 7 | B- | 81/100 |
| New Milford | 823 | 93.1% | 6,731 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Irene | 546 | 40.5% | 887 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 47/100 |
| Morristown | 497 | 68.6% | 3,537 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rockford?
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 Rockford
| i3 Broadband | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Rockford Internet Providers
Based on 313 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Rockford 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 88.9% coverage in Rockford.
At a national level, based on 4820 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rockford Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rockford, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rockford Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband |  (2) | (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (3) | (210) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rockford
Based on data reported by Rockford 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 Rockford. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,859 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 | Rockford Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | (2) |  (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (210) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (815) | 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 Rockford?
Of the providers in Rockford, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rockford 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 Rockford, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rockford
| ISP / Tech Type | Rockford Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | (2) | (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (210) | (2374) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
Bruce N.
i3 Broadband Fiber
March 06, 2026 I had i3 Broadband installed 1/8/26. Installation went as expected with installer friendly and efficient. I had an issue with the fiber, I called service and 3 hours later a friendly, efficient technician was at my door and fixed the issue. That service reaffirms why I chose i3 Broadband for my fiber provider. There are some reviews that are not so positive about service but that has not been my experience.
An Illinois Customer
XFINITY Fiber
July 27, 2025 Dawn C.
i3 Broadband Fiber
October 02, 2024 The customer service is great. They're American agents! The speed is awesome (2Gbps symmetrical). The only things I can say bad about them is-since they're fairly new-they just installed fiber in our neighborhood in March and April and they've already had 2 outages. They had them fixed within hours though. I still gave them 5 stars because everything has growing pains. They also took 45 days to send someone to bury the cable going to the house. 3 houses on my block got service installed the same day including mine and they buried the other 2 house's cable in the promised 3 days but completely overlooked mine!
An Illinois Customer
XFINITY Cable
January 21, 2023 It shouldn't cost as much as it does.
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XFINITY Cable
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Rockford?
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 Rockford 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 Rockford is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rockford, available to 97.8% 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.