In Rock Island there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 18.14% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 183 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Fiber Internet Service Provider in Rock Island
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Rock Island are not shown.
Rock Island Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Rock Island is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 18.14% of Rock Island. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Geneseo Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Rock Island above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Rock Island?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Rock Island.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Rock Island home can get up to 183 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 1.39% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.10% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rock Island.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Rock Island, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Rock Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rock Island you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.39% of Rock Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.13% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rock Island homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rock Island, along with details on where in Rock Island and at what speeds.
Geneseo Communications Fiber in Rock Island, IL
Geneseo Communications fiber coverage
About 18.14%, or 7,115 people, have Geneseo Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, southwest, central, southeast, northeast, west, east, and south Rock Island area. Geneseo Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Rock Island.
Geneseo Communications fiber download speeds
Geneseo Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rock Island. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Geneseo Communications fiber is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Rock Island. The fastest plan anyone in Rock Island can order from Geneseo Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rock Island customers is up to 183 Mbps.
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- 7.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 83.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Geneseo Communications fiber upload speeds
In Rock Island download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Geneseo Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Geneseo Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rock Island fiber providers. Geneseo Communications offers 6 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rock Island is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Geneseo Communications customers can get speeds up to 183 Mbps.
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- 7.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 83.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Rock Island Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rock Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Rock Island compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Rock Island are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 987 Mbps in Illinois versus 183 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 92.70% versus 18.14% in Rock Island.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rock Island are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Moline, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Milan, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Davenport, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bettendorf, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Riverdale, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Coal Valley, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Moline, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Silvis, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Buffalo, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Andalusia, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Williamstown, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Okeechobee, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Keizer, OR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sandusky, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bloomfield, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Royal Palm Beach, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Isabela, PR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shawnee, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kearney, NE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hamtramck, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds