In Rome there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.98% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 941 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Rome
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Rome are not shown.
Rome 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 Rome is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.98% of Rome. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Rome above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Rome.
How fast are internet speeds in Rome?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rome.
Internet Speed Key
The average Rome home can get up to 941 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.40% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rome.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Rome, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Rome?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rome you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.58% of Rome homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.38% 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 Rome homes.
Internet Market Health in Rome
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rome internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Rome based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Rome internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Rome homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Rome internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Rome needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rome, along with details on where in Rome and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Rome, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.93%, or 40,979 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rome area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rome.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Rome customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rome cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rome is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Rome, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 95.56%, or 39,189 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rome area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rome.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rome customers is up to 8.5 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 23.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 34.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rome DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 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 Rome is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.87 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 49.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 0.4 Mbps
Oneida County Telephone Fiber in Rome, NY
Oneida County Telephone fiber coverage
About 2.40%, or 983 people, have Oneida County Telephone fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and east Rome area. Oneida County Telephone is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rome.
Oneida County Telephone fiber download speeds
Oneida County Telephone is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Oneida County Telephone fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from Oneida County Telephone goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rome customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Oneida County Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Oneida County Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Oneida County Telephone is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rome fiber providers. Oneida County Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rome is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Rome, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 1.24%, or 510 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, west, and central Rome area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rome.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Rome customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rome fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rome is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Rome, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 42.19%, or 17,301 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rome area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Rome.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rome. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rome. The fastest plan anyone in Rome can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rome customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rome download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rome fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rome is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rome Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rome or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rome compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Rome are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 945 Mbps in New York versus 941 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 99.66% versus 99.98% in Rome.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rome are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Spencer Settlement, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elmer Hill, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Floyd, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Delta, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lee Center, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Frenchville, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lee, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oriskany, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westmoreland, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stittville, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Port Huron, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kendall West, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra Vista, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roy, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cabo Rojo, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Jolla, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carpentersville, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wenatchee, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenwich, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds