In Union City there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.98% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 983 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.
6 Internet Service Providers in Union City
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Union City are not shown.
Union City 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 Union City is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.98% of Union City. 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 Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Union City above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Union City.
How fast are internet speeds in Union City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Union City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Union City home can get up to 983 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 87.67% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.01% of homes can only purchase plans up to 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Union City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Union City, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Union City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union City you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.01% of Union City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.97% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.01%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Union City homes.
Internet Market Health in Union City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Union City 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 Union City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.1 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.8 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.1 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Union City 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, Union City 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Union City 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, Union City is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Union City, along with details on where in Union City and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Union City, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 98.97%, or 67,369 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union City.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City 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 Union City customers is up to 936 Mbps.
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- 88.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Union City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Union City 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 Union City 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 882 Mbps.
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- 87.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Union City, NJ
Verizon DSL coverage
About 98.92%, or 67,336 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union City.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Union City customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 57.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Union City 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 City DSL providers. Verizon 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 Union City is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.96 Mbps.
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- 84.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Union City, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.68%, or 67,169 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union City.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Union City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Union City 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 fastest compared to other Union City fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union City 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 Union City, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 1.34%, or 913 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and southwest Union City 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 Union City.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Union City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
STARRY Fixed Wireless in Union City, NJ
STARRY fixed wireless coverage
About 70.74%, or 48,153 people, have STARRY fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City area. STARRY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union City.
STARRY fixed wireless download speeds
STARRY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STARRY fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from STARRY goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Union City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
STARRY fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City fixed wireless providers. STARRY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union City 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 Union City, NJ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 38.83%, or 26,432 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northeast, southwest, west, east, north, and central Union City 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 Union City.
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 Union City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Union City 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 Union City 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 Union City 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 Union City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Union City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Union City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Union City compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Internet speeds in Union City are comparable versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 981 Mbps in New Jersey versus 983 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New Jersey is 99.39% versus 99.98% in Union City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Union City 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
- Weehawken, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hoboken, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West New York, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Bergen, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Guttenberg, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Secaucus, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairview, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New York, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jersey City, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York Metro, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Janesville, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ames, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Great Falls, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Redmond, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Toa Baja, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maple Grove, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buckeye, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Salisbury, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hammond, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aiken, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds