In Hoboken there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.82% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 989 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 Hoboken
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Hoboken are not shown.
Hoboken 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 Hoboken is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.82% of Hoboken. 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 Hoboken above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Hoboken.
How fast are internet speeds in Hoboken?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hoboken.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hoboken home can get up to 989 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 88.70% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hoboken.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Hoboken, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Hoboken?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hoboken you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.76% of Hoboken homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.63% of the city.
- 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 Hoboken homes.
Internet Market Health in Hoboken
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hoboken 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 Hoboken based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.3 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Hoboken 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, Hoboken homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, cable, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Hoboken 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, Hoboken is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hoboken, along with details on where in Hoboken and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in Hoboken, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.20%, or 49,103 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hoboken area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hoboken.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hoboken. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hoboken. The fastest plan anyone in Hoboken can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Hoboken customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Hoboken 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 Hoboken fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hoboken 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 Hoboken, NJ
Verizon DSL coverage
About 97.22%, or 48,616 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hoboken area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hoboken.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hoboken. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Hoboken. The fastest plan anyone in Hoboken can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hoboken customers is up to 6.8 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 62.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Hoboken 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 Hoboken DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hoboken 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 0.78 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 81.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Hoboken, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 97.04%, or 48,526 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hoboken area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hoboken.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hoboken. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Hoboken. The fastest plan anyone in Hoboken can order from Optimum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hoboken customers is up to 949 Mbps.
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- 91.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Hoboken download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hoboken cable providers. Optimum offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hoboken is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 918 Mbps.
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- 91.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom Fiber in Hoboken, NJ
Xchange Telecom fiber coverage
About 1.07%, or 535 people, have Xchange Telecom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Hoboken area. Xchange Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hoboken.
Xchange Telecom fiber download speeds
Xchange Telecom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hoboken. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Xchange Telecom fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hoboken. The fastest plan anyone in Hoboken can order from Xchange Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hoboken customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Xchange Telecom fiber upload speeds
In Hoboken download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Xchange Telecom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Xchange Telecom is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hoboken fiber providers. Xchange Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hoboken is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Hoboken, NJ
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 85.55%, or 42,781 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hoboken area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hoboken.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hoboken. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hoboken. The fastest plan anyone in Hoboken can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Hoboken customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hoboken 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 Hoboken fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hoboken is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Hoboken, NJ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 46.61%, or 23,308 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hoboken area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Hoboken.
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 Hoboken. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hoboken. The fastest plan anyone in Hoboken can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hoboken 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 Hoboken 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 Hoboken fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hoboken is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
ANDRENA Fixed Wireless in Hoboken, NJ
ANDRENA fixed wireless coverage
About 3.29%, or 1,645 people, have ANDRENA fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and northeast Hoboken area. ANDRENA is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hoboken.
ANDRENA fixed wireless download speeds
ANDRENA is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hoboken. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, ANDRENA fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hoboken. The fastest plan anyone in Hoboken can order from ANDRENA goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hoboken customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 22.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 77.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
ANDRENA fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hoboken download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for ANDRENA fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, ANDRENA is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hoboken fixed wireless providers. ANDRENA offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hoboken is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, ANDRENA customers can get speeds up to 61 Mbps.
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- 22.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 77.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
Hoboken Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hoboken or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hoboken compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Internet speeds in Hoboken are comparable versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 981 Mbps in New Jersey versus 989 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New Jersey is 99.39% versus 99.82% in Hoboken.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hoboken 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Union City, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weehawken, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jersey City, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York Metro, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West New York, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Bergen, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Secaucus, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Guttenberg, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New York, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Long Island City, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Prescott, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sevierville, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Findlay, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Florence, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lombard, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Placentia, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bensalem, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Palm Desert, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds