Internet Providers in New Jersey

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Home to beautiful beaches, New Jersey is also known for beautiful boardwalks, a thriving casino scene, and plenty of natural beauty. New Jersey is also a well-connected state where residents have access to at least two broadband internet providers statewide. Enter your city below to find the best internet plans and prices near you.

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Internet Coverage in New Jersey

7

providers available

100%

can access a broadband service

99%

of the population has speeds of 100+ Mbps

98%

of the population has speeds of 250+ Mbps

11%

of the population has speeds of 1000+ Mbps

State coverage by connection type

69%

Fiber access

98%

Cable access

84%

DSL access

100%

Satellite access

ProviderAverage Download SpeedMax Download SpeedServiceability %Connection Types
Optimum1717 Mbps10000 Mbps36%Cable, Fiber
Xfinity948 Mbps2000 Mbps23%Cable, Fiber
Spectrum942 Mbps1000 Mbps2%Cable, Fiber
Verizon120 Mbps940 Mbps70%DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Viasat38 Mbps100 Mbps28%Satellite
HughesNet25 Mbps25 Mbps27%Satellite
CenturyLink23 Mbps940 Mbps5%DSL, Fiber
ProviderOptimum
Average Download Speed1717 Mbps
Max Download Speed10000 Mbps
Serviceability %36%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderXfinity
Average Download Speed948 Mbps
Max Download Speed2000 Mbps
Serviceability %23%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderSpectrum
Average Download Speed942 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %2%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderVerizon
Average Download Speed120 Mbps
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Serviceability %70%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
ProviderViasat
Average Download Speed38 Mbps
Max Download Speed100 Mbps
Serviceability %28%
Connection TypesSatellite
ProviderHughesNet
Average Download Speed25 Mbps
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Serviceability %27%
Connection TypesSatellite
ProviderCenturyLink
Average Download Speed23 Mbps
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Serviceability %5%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber

Data Sourced: 08/05/22

Top Providers in New Jersey

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  • Speeds up to 3 Gbps
  • +8 million nationwide WiFi hotspots
  • Unlimited data available
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  • Unlimited data
  • No annual contracts
  • Symmetrical speeds
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  • Nationwide WiFi hotspots
  • Unlimited data included
  • No annual contracts

New Jersey Internet at a Glance

In New Jersey, 100% of residents have access to at least two internet providers. You’ll find that DSL internet, cable internet, and satellite internet are the most accessible internet connection types in the state. New Jersey has a high average speed at about 170Mbps.

This is more than adequate for normal internet activities, such as using popular streaming services, working from home, and online gaming. Although somewhat limited in New Jersey, fiber internet is growing in availability as providers upgrade their networks. To find and compare affordable providers near you, enter your zip code here.

Pros

  • Good variety of connection types in New Jersey
  • There are at least 2 providers available to all residents

Cons

  • Somewhat limited fiber availability
  • Connection type variety drops in rural areas

All Internet Providers in New Jersey

ProviderStarting PriceMax Download SpeedData CapsCheck Availability
Optimum$29.99/mo.100 Mbps – 1000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Xfinity$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.50 Mbps – 3000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Spectrum$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.300 Mbps – 1000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Verizon$89.99/mo.940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Viasat$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.25 Mbps – 150 MbpsNoCheck Availability
HughesNet$44.99/mo.25 MbpsNoCheck Availability
CenturyLink$70/mo.940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
ProviderOptimum
Starting Price$29.99/mo.
Max Download Speed100 Mbps – 1000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderXfinity
Starting Price$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.
Max Download Speed50 Mbps – 3000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderSpectrum
Starting Price$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed300 Mbps – 1000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderVerizon
Starting Price$89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderViasat
Starting Price$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps – 150 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderHughesNet
Starting Price$44.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderCenturyLink
Starting Price$70/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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FAQ

New Jersey Internet FAQs

New Jersey has multiple internet service providers available. Based on coverage, the best provider in the state is HughesNet internet.

There are 7 internet providers in New Jersey. Enter your zip code here to find the best internet options in your area.

Where available, Spectrum internet offers the fastest speeds in New Jersey, reaching speeds up to 1 Gbps where available.

Yes. Multiple New Jersey internet providers allow you to bundle two or more services. For example, Xfinity offers internet, TV, and phone services you can combine into one bill. Explore the best internet and cable bundles on HighSpeedOptions.