In Bergen County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.93% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 959 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.
7 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 internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.93% of Bergen County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. 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, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Bergen County.
How fast are internet speeds in Bergen County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Bergen County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bergen County home can get up to 959 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 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 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bergen County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Bergen County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Bergen County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bergen County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Bergen County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Bergen County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Bergen County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Bergen County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bergen County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Bergen County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Bergen County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet 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 Fiber in Bergen County, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 96.15%, or 870,279 people, have Verizon fiber 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 most of Bergen County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bergen County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bergen County. The fastest plan anyone in Bergen County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Bergen County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Bergen County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bergen County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bergen County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
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.
Show all upload speeds
- 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
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.
Show all download speeds
- 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 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.
Show all download speeds
- 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 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.
Show all download speeds
- 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Bergen County, NJ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 30.28%, or 274,102 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bergen County area. T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bergen County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bergen County. The fastest plan anyone in Bergen County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bergen County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bergen County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bergen County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bergen County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Bergen County, NJ
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 3.55%, or 32,116 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Bergen County area. STARRY 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.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bergen County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bergen County. The fastest plan anyone in Bergen County can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Bergen County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bergen County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for STARRY fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, STARRY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bergen County fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bergen County is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Bergen County Internet 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 internet in Bergen County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Internet speeds in Bergen County are comparable versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 981 Mbps in New Jersey versus 959 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New Jersey is 99.39% versus 99.93% in Bergen County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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 internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rockland County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westchester County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Queens County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kings County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Shelby County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- DuPage County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Milwaukee County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westchester County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Erie County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fresno County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Honolulu County, HI: less internet coverage, faster speeds