In Rock Island there are 2 internet service providers, with Spectrum being the most popular. Spectrum offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Spectrum customers had an average download speed of 135 Mbps and an average upload speed of 36 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, DSL and fixed wireless internet service is also available from LocalTel Communications.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 135 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 16 ms |
| LocalTel Communications DSL Fixed Wireless | 34 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 15 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Rock Island offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 135 Mbps for download speeds and 36 Mbps for upload speeds over 449 recent tests.
Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Rock Island. 96% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 96% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 137 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 134 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 136 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 138 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 152 Mbps | 39 Mbps | 17 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 134 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 17 ms |
| March 10, 2024 | 134 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 9, 2024 | 134 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 150 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 17 ms |
| March 7, 2024 | 129 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 16 ms |
LocalTel Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Rock Island offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 34 Mbps for download speeds and 4 Mbps for upload speeds over 8 recent tests.
LocalTel Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Rock Island. 75% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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