In Bergen County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 97.47% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 763 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.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Bergen County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Bergen County are not shown.
Bergen County 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 Bergen County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.47% of Bergen County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Bergen County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Bergen County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Bergen County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Bergen County home can get up to 763 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 42.32% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bergen County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Bergen County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Bergen County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bergen County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 55.50% of Bergen County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 44.26% of the county.
- 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 Bergen County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bergen County, along with details on where in Bergen County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Bergen County, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 68.49%, or 619,870 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bergen County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bergen County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bergen County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Bergen County. The fastest plan anyone in Bergen County can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bergen County customers is up to 678 Mbps.
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- 48.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Bergen County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bergen County cable providers. Optimum offers 8 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bergen County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 533 Mbps.
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- 48.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Bergen County, NJ
Spectrum cable coverage
About 20.57%, or 186,194 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, and central Bergen County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bergen County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bergen County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bergen County. The fastest plan anyone in Bergen County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Bergen County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Bergen County 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 below average compared to other Bergen County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bergen County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Bergen County, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 9.05%, or 81,896 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, southeast, and east Bergen County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bergen County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bergen County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bergen County. The fastest plan anyone in Bergen County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bergen County customers is up to 996 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Bergen County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bergen County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bergen County is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Bergen County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bergen County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Bergen County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Cable internet speeds in Bergen County are comparable versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 899 Mbps in New Jersey versus 763 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in New Jersey is 96.53% versus 97.47% in Bergen County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bergen County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Passaic County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Hudson County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rockland County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Westchester County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Queens County, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kings County, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Shelby County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Marion County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Milwaukee County, WI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Westchester County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Erie County, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fresno County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Honolulu County, HI: more cable coverage, faster speeds