In Essex County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 86.70% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 9.0 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 Essex County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Essex County are not shown.
Essex County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Essex County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 86.70% of Essex 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 Essex County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Essex County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Essex County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Essex County home can get up to 9.0 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 50 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 Essex County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Essex County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Essex County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Essex County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 7.46% of Essex County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 90.90% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.03%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Essex County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Essex County, along with details on where in Essex County and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Essex County, NJ
Verizon DSL coverage
About 86.70%, or 679,714 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Essex County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Essex County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex 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 Essex County customers is up to 8.9 Mbps.
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- 27.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex 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 0.86 Mbps.
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- 50.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 42.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Essex County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Essex County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Essex County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
DSL internet speeds in Essex County are slower versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 899 Mbps in New Jersey versus 9.0 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in New Jersey is 96.53% versus 86.70% in Essex County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Essex 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
- Hudson County, NJ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Passaic County, NJ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New York County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Morris County, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kings County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Queens County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Multnomah County, OR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Worcester County, MA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma County, OK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Snohomish County, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Mateo County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Denton County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds