WELCOME

LOCAL COMMUNITY BROADBAND

Locally owned by your electric cooperative, OPALCO, Rock Island delivers true broadband service to the San Juan Islands. By means of modern fiber optic technology, we offer Gig speed Fiber Optic Internet as well as broadband Fixed Wireless service over a state-of-the-art LTE network.

2019 Internet Speed Award

2020 Internet Speed Award

2021 Internet Speed Award

BUSINESS

Working in partnership with our community to build a strong economic foundation and to ensure the long-term success of all our community members.

Home Automation

Smart home technology offers comfort, convenience, and peace of mind.

VOIP

Everything is moving to the “cloud”, why not your phone system? Rock Island VoIP is one of the leading VoIP-hosted phone system providers in San Juan. 

GET CONNECTED

Find out how Rock Island can bring truly high-speed broadband to your home or business and enable you to harness the speed of light.

Customers Approve.

Not only are we award-winning, our customers like us too.

Orcas Island Reliable Fiber Optics

“I wanted to let you know our fiber experience in Eastsound is awesome so far: fast, reliable, and economical.”

Susan
Orcas Island

San Juan Islands VOIP

“Major rave to Rock Island today. Joel Swartz is the best. Moved the office today and within an hour and a half all computers up and running, VOIP phone system working, and Wi-Fi faster than ever! Awesome service!”

Genie
San Juan Island

Waldron Island Internet

“I love Rock Island and love that I am not dealing with a machine in some faraway place!”

Jacqueline
Waldron Island

Shaw Island Fiber Optic

“You’re doing great! Great staff! Keeping it local! The quality of your modem is superior to what we had w/ century link.”

Mike
Shaw Island

The Smart Energy Plan

The OPALCO/Rock Island Smart Energy Plan allows you to invest in two important upgrades at the same time. With this unique program, you can add both fiber optic internet (FTTP) and smart home technology to your home or business. Best of all, you can finance the cost on your OPALCO power bill at 2% interest over 10 years.

Rock Island’s Fiber Broadband Initiative

Find out how Rock Island can bring truly high-speed broadband to your home or business and enable you to harness the speed of light.

Island community members

Islands served

Miles of submarine fiber

Miles of fiber optic cable

GET CONNECTED

Find out how Rock Island can bring truly high-speed broadband to your home or business and enable you to harness the speed of light.

Fixed Wireless Overview

Long Term Evolution (LTE) Fixed Wireless Internet is designed to extend service to areas that are hard to reach. It is a dependable service designed to meet the needs of everyday users. Speeds will...

Fixed Wireless FAQ

What is Fixed Wireless internet? What is 700Mhz Spectrum? Will the 700Mhz be used for Public Safety? Can I use a landline if I received service via Fixed Wireless? What speed can I get via Fixed...

30-Day Money Back Guarantee

Each new Fixed Wireless service comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Since we can’t be sure that you will get service at your desired location until you test it, we offer a 30-day money back...