Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Comporium has the lowest starting rate for internet in Rock Hill at $40 a month for speeds up to 100Mbps. You may be able to get a little more speed, however, for around the same cost with T-Mobile Home Internet or Verizon 5G Home Internet if you qualify for the mobile bundle discount from either provider.
Including the discount, T-Mobile Home Internet offers speeds of 72 to 245Mbps for $40 a month, while Verizon 5G Home Internet has a range of 50 to 300Mbps for $35 monthly. Though not necessarily cheaper than Comporium, the faster speed potential does make for a better cost per Mbps.
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Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Comporium Essential Read full review | $40 | 100Mbps | $10 Premium Wi-Fi (optional) |
Comporium Standard Read full review | $50 | 400Mbps | $10 Premium Wi-Fi (optional) |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans) | 300Mbps | None |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($40 with eligible mobile plans) | 245Mbps | None |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and the top promotions in Rock Hill depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
Rock Hill internet providers, such as Comporium or T-Mobile Home Internet, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, including Verizon 5G Home Internet, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Gig download speeds, at or around 1,00Mbps, are available throughout Rock Hill thanks to Comporium. Verizon 5G Home Internet offers speeds up to 1,000Mbps, but that's the highest end of a range that starts at 85Mbps, so actual speeds are likely to be much slower.
In areas where fiber service is available, Comporium offers multi-gigabit internet plans with symmetrical speeds up to 2,000 or 5,000Mbps. Priced at $120 and $135 a month, respectively, these plans are excellent deals (for comparison, AT&T Fiber's 5-gig plan starts at $225 a month), though they may come with way more speed than you need.
Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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Comporium Zipstream 5 Gig Read full review | $135 | 5,000Mbps | 5,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Comporium Zipstream 2 Gig Read full review | $120 | 2,000Mbps | 2,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Comporium Zipstream  Read full review | $76 | 1,000Mbps | 1,000Mbps fiber, 50Mbps cable | None | Cable, fiber |
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $70 ($45 with eligible mobile plans) | 1,000Mbps | 75Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
Comporium Ultra Internet Read full review | $60 | 600Mbps | 600Mbps fiber, 20Mbps cable | None | Cable, fiber |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
Comporium is the most practical option for home internet in Rock Hill, but I wouldn't say residents should feel "stuck" with the provider. Speeds, pricing and service terms are comparable to national cable and fiber providers, and service comes with pleasant advantage of dealing with a locally owned and operated company.
If you're looking for alternatives to Comporium, fixed wireless internet from T-Mobile Home Internet or Verizon 5G Home Internet are your best bets. You'll get a faster speed potential with Verizon, but T-Mobile is much more likely to be available depending on where you live in Rock Hill. Finally, Spectrum may be an option (but don't count on it) and satellite internet is almost always an option, but not one you'll want to choose over Comporium or fixed wireless service.
What is the best internet service provider in Rock Hill?
Comporium is Rock Hill's best internet service provider, mostly because it’s the only wired ISP available. Still, the provider stands out for its selection of fast speeds, competitive pricing, unlimited data and no contract requirements.
Is fiber internet available in Rock Hill?
Around 16% of Rock Hill residences, or 6,200 homes, are eligible for fiber internet service, according to recent FCC data. Serviceability is greatest in neighborhoods along Dave Lyle Blvd., but fiber internet can be found in random pockets throughout the city. Comporium is the area’s sole fiber internet provider.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Rock Hill?
Comporium has the lowest introductory pricing of any Rock Hill ISP, starting at $40 a month for speeds up to 100Mbps. Wi-Fi is included at no extra cost, but upgrading to Premium Wi-Fi will add $10 to your bill, plus $5 for every mesh pod you add.
Which internet provider in Rock Hill offers the fastest plan?
Comporium’s new fiber Zipstream 2-gig plan is the fastest available in Rock Hill, with symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 2,000Mbps. In areas where fiber service is unavailable, Comporium offers cable internet with max download speeds of 1,000Mbps, though upload speeds are much slower at 50Mbps.
Source: cnet.com