In New Jersey there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.39% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 981 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.
8 Internet Service Providers in New Jersey
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in New Jersey are not shown.
New Jersey 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 New Jersey is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.39% of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in New Jersey.
How fast are internet speeds in New Jersey?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in New Jersey.
Internet Speed Key
The average New Jersey home can get up to 981 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the state 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 0.50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in New Jersey.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of New Jersey, and slower in the central areas of the state.
What type of internet should I choose in New Jersey?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in New Jersey you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.86% of New Jersey homes.
- Cable is fastest for 82.71% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 1.27%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of New Jersey homes.
Internet Market Health in New Jersey
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the New Jersey 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 New Jersey based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
New Jersey internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, New Jersey homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the state.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. New Jersey internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 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, New Jersey badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in New Jersey, along with details on where in New Jersey and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in New Jersey
Verizon DSL coverage
About 80.48%, or 7,075,446 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire New Jersey area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of New Jersey.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Jersey customers is up to 7.9 Mbps.
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- 21.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 18.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In New Jersey 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 New Jersey DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey 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 0.83 Mbps.
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- 39.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 52.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in New Jersey
Verizon fiber coverage
About 67.68%, or 5,950,334 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire New Jersey area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of New Jersey.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all New Jersey customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In New Jersey 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 below average compared to other New Jersey fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in New Jersey
XFINITY cable coverage
About 54.91%, or 4,827,743 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire New Jersey area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of New Jersey.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Jersey customers is up to 987 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In New Jersey 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 New Jersey cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey 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.
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- 98.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in New Jersey
Optimum cable coverage
About 39.81%, or 3,499,939 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, central, north, east, west, northwest, and southeast New Jersey area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of New Jersey.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are 14 different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Jersey customers is up to 770 Mbps.
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- 62.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In New Jersey 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 New Jersey cable providers. Optimum offers 11 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey 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 655 Mbps.
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- 62.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 31.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in New Jersey
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 3.64%, or 319,586 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, west, north, and central New Jersey area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Jersey.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 23 different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from Centurylink goes up to 120 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Jersey customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 20.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In New Jersey download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other New Jersey DSL providers. Centurylink offers 15 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.7 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in New Jersey
Spectrum cable coverage
About 2.34%, or 205,474 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast New Jersey area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Jersey.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all New Jersey customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In New Jersey 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 New Jersey cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in New Jersey
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 33.54%, or 2,949,231 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire New Jersey 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 New Jersey.
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 New Jersey. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all New Jersey customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In New Jersey 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 New Jersey fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 2.64%, or 232,062 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast New Jersey 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 New Jersey.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all New Jersey customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In New Jersey 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 below average compared to other New Jersey fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
New Jersey Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to New Jersey or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in New Jersey compare to the rest of the United States?
Internet speeds in New Jersey are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 951 Mbps in the United States versus 981 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar internet availability compared to the state. Average internet coverage in the United States is 99.41% versus 99.39% in New Jersey.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around New Jersey 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Delaware: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Connecticut: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New York: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maryland: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- District of Columbia: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampshire: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vermont: more internet coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Virginia: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Michigan: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Carolina: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Georgia: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arizona: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Massachusetts: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Indiana: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tennessee: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ohio: more internet coverage, slower speeds