In Union County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 84.28% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 8.2 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 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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Union County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 84.28% of Union 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 Union County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Union County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Union County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Union County home can get up to 8.2 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 15 Mbps, which 17.83% 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 Union County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Union County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is DSL 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, cable competes most often with DSL 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.
DSL 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.
Verizon DSL in Union County, NJ
Verizon DSL coverage
About 84.28%, or 452,161 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 8.2 Mbps.
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- 21.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 23.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Union 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 fastest compared to other Union 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 Union 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 0.84 Mbps.
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- 44.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 47.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Union County DSL 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 DSL internet in Union County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
DSL internet speeds in Union County are slower versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 899 Mbps in New Jersey versus 8.2 Mbps in the county. The state has less DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in New Jersey is 96.53% versus 84.28% in Union County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 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
- Essex County, NJ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, NJ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset County, NJ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Morris County, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kings County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New York County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Passaic County, NJ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Anne Arundel County, MD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, MA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Utah County, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Castle County, DE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Summit County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brevard County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds