In Bergen County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 81.35% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 7.2 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.
DSL Internet Service Provider 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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Bergen County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 81.35% of Bergen County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Bergen County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Bergen County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Bergen County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Bergen County home can get up to 7.2 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 45 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bergen County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Bergen County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is DSL 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 DSL 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.
DSL 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.
Verizon DSL in Bergen County, NJ
Verizon DSL coverage
About 81.35%, or 736,339 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bergen County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bergen County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bergen County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Bergen County. The fastest plan anyone in Bergen County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bergen County customers is up to 7.2 Mbps.
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- 16.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 17.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 20.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Bergen County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bergen County DSL providers. Verizon 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 Bergen County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.79 Mbps.
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- 34.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 52.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Bergen County DSL 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 DSL internet in Bergen County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
DSL internet speeds in Bergen County are slower versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 899 Mbps in New Jersey versus 7.2 Mbps in the county. The state has less DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in New Jersey is 96.53% versus 81.35% in Bergen County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 DSL 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 DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New York County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, NJ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rockland County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Westchester County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Queens County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kings County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NJ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Shelby County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- DuPage County, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Milwaukee County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Westchester County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Erie County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fresno County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Honolulu County, HI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds