In Salem County there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.36% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 991 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.
4 Internet Service Providers in Salem County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Salem County are not shown.
Salem 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 Salem County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.36% of Salem 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 XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Salem County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Salem County.
How fast are internet speeds in Salem County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Salem County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Salem County home can get up to 991 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.54% 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 Salem County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Salem County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Salem County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Salem 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 less than 1% of Salem County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.54% 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 Salem County homes.
Internet Market Health in Salem County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Salem 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 Salem County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Salem County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Salem County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, 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. Salem County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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, Salem County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Salem County, along with details on where in Salem County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Salem County, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 97.54%, or 64,459 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Salem County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Salem County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem County. The fastest plan anyone in Salem County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Salem County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Salem 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 fastest compared to other Salem County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Salem County, NJ
Verizon DSL coverage
About 78.94%, or 52,165 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Salem County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Salem County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Salem County. The fastest plan anyone in Salem 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 Salem County customers is up to 9.0 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 29.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem 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 0.87 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 44.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.1 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Salem County, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 24.94%, or 16,483 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, southwest, east, west, central, northeast, and north Salem County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Salem County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem County. The fastest plan anyone in Salem County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Salem County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Salem County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Salem County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Salem County, NJ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 38.12%, or 25,193 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Salem 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 some of Salem 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 Salem County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem County. The fastest plan anyone in Salem County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Salem 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 Salem 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 fastest compared to other Salem 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 Salem County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Salem County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Salem County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Salem County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Internet speeds in Salem County are comparable versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 981 Mbps in New Jersey versus 991 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New Jersey is 99.39% versus 99.36% in Salem County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Salem 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
- New Castle County, DE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gloucester County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Camden County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cecil County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chester County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kent County, DE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Grant County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sampson County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pulaski County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spalding County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kershaw County, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marquette County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carbon County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crow Wing County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds