In Union County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.45% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 988 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 Union County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Union County are not shown.
Union 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 Union County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.45% of Union County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Union County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Union County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Union County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Union County home can get up to 988 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.51% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Union County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Union County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Union County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.09% of Union County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.51% 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 Union County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Union County, along with details on where in Union County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Union County, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 77.62%, or 416,435 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Union County, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 23.12%, or 124,043 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, southwest, and southeast Union County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Union County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 20 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Union County customers is up to 940 Mbps.
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- 90.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Union County cable providers. Optimum offers 4 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 Union County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 905 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
Union County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Union County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Union County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Cable internet speeds in Union County are comparable versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 899 Mbps in New Jersey versus 988 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in New Jersey is 96.53% versus 99.45% in Union County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Union 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
- Essex County, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Somerset County, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Morris County, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kings County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- New York County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Passaic County, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Anne Arundel County, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Utah County, UT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, CO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Castle County, DE: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Summit County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Brevard County, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, NE: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, OR: less cable coverage, faster speeds