In Mercer County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.68% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 987 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Mercer County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Mercer County are not shown.
Mercer 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 Mercer County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.68% of Mercer 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 Mercer County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Mercer County.
How fast are internet speeds in Mercer County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Mercer County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Mercer County home can get up to 987 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 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 Mercer County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Mercer County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Mercer County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mercer County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.69% of Mercer County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 84.07% 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 Mercer County homes.
Internet Market Health in Mercer County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Mercer 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 Mercer County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Mercer 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, Mercer 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. Mercer 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, Mercer County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mercer County, along with details on where in Mercer County and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in Mercer County, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 92.86%, or 340,329 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mercer County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Mercer County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mercer County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mercer County. The fastest plan anyone in Mercer County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Mercer County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Mercer County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Mercer County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mercer County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Mercer County, NJ
Verizon DSL coverage
About 75.12%, or 275,317 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mercer County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Mercer County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mercer County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Mercer County. The fastest plan anyone in Mercer County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mercer County customers is up to 7.3 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Mercer 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 Mercer County DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 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 Mercer County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.80 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 58.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Mercer County, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 74.86%, or 274,364 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mercer County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Mercer County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mercer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mercer County. The fastest plan anyone in Mercer 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 Mercer County customers is up to 996 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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
- 99.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Mercer County, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 27.60%, or 101,141 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, east, central, southwest, and northeast Mercer 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 Mercer County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mercer County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Mercer County. The fastest plan anyone in Mercer 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 Mercer County customers is up to 625 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Mercer 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 Mercer County cable providers. Optimum offers 5 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 Mercer 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 416 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 57.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Mercer County, NJ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 24.58%, or 90,087 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County. The fastest plan anyone in Mercer County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Mercer County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mercer County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Mercer County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Internet speeds in Mercer County are comparable versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 981 Mbps in New Jersey versus 987 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New Jersey is 99.39% versus 99.68% in Mercer County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mercer 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
- Bucks County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burlington County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hunterdon County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monmouth County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camden County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ocean County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lane County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westmoreland County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forsyth County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manatee County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Juan Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nueces County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Allen County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Loudoun County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Collier County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds