Best Internet Providers in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
Academy Heights has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Academy Heights.
The Best Internet in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ at a Glance
Academy Heights Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Academy Heights ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Academy Heights based on 205 New Jersey customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Academy Heights?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Academy Heights, Orange
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Academy Heights Compares to the Rest of Orange
Fiber reaches 96.5% of homes in Academy Heights, against 99.4% across Orange and 95.9% across Essex County. Households in Academy Heights are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 32% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $150,248 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Academy Heights
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Academy Heights?
EarthLink Fiber in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,248 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 95.3% of Academy Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,248 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 2,244 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Academy Heights from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,248 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 95.3% of Academy Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,248 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 2,244 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Academy Heights from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
Availability:
67.1%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 67.1% of Academy Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Academy Heights?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Academy Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 77 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Academy Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Academy Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
Availability:
65.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
298 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.4% of Academy Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 298 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Academy Heights?
Optimum Cable in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 87.2% of Academy Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
Availability:
34.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,990 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 34.3% of Academy Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,990 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 247 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Academy Heights?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ.
How Academy Heights Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Academy Heights that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Lower Clinton Hill (Newark) has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and University Heights (Newark) the fewest (70.3%); Academy Heights has 96.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Heights (this page) | 10,214 | 96.5% | 6,073 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 77/100 |
| Weequahic (Newark) | 25,281 | 99.7% | 7,996 Mbps | 7.9 | A | 55/100 |
| Upper Vailsburg (Newark) | 20,683 | 94.9% | 7,367 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 66/100 |
| University Heights (Newark) | 19,951 | 70.3% | 6,938 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 66/100 |
| Upper Clinton Hill (Newark) | 19,338 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 7.7 | A | 58/100 |
| Lower Vailsburg (Newark) | 16,507 | 94.5% | 7,417 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 63/100 |
| Springfield-Belmont (Newark) | 14,472 | 84.4% | 6,342 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 26/100 |
| Lower Roseville (Newark) | 12,231 | 99.8% | 8,000 Mbps | 7.1 | A | 47/100 |
| Fairmuont (Newark) | 10,149 | 99.5% | 7,454 Mbps | 7.7 | A | 48/100 |
| Hutton Park (West Orange) | 6,875 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 91/100 |
| Lower Clinton Hill (Newark) | 3,325 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 6.7 | A | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Academy Heights?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Optimum should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Academy Heights
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Academy Heights Internet Providers
Based on 205 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Academy Heights residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.79 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in New Jersey, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Academy Heights.
At a national level, based on 4882 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Academy Heights Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Academy Heights, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Academy Heights Overall | New Jersey Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (71) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Academy Heights
Based on data reported by Academy Heights ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Academy Heights. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,369 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Academy Heights Speed | New Jersey Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (71) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Academy Heights?
Of the providers in Academy Heights, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Academy Heights where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across New Jersey or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.50 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Academy Heights, New Jersey, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Academy Heights
| ISP / Tech Type | Academy Heights Affordability | New Jersey Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (1) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (71) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New Jersey
Customer Reviews
Alexander T.
Starlink Satellite
June 16, 2026 Starlink is a satellite internet service from SpaceX that’s great for people in rural or remote areas. It usually gives fast speeds around 100 to 250 Mbps and works well for things like streaming, video calls, and browsing. It does cost more to set up at first, and bad weather can sometimes affect the signal, but overall it’s a solid option if you don’t have access to cable or fiber internet.
A Wanaque, NJ Customer
Optimum Cable
June 06, 2026 Our internet provider does give us consistent service and high speeds. It's Optimum, and I am happy with that aspect of the company. They are also our cable company, and that aspect of the company has changed for the worse. Prices are climbing but we get poorer service. They are closing local stores and pushing cell phone plans on us instead of fixing our issues. So I have a mixed feeling about the company overall, but the internet service has been solid and reliable.
A Jersey City, NJ Customer
Verizon Fiber
June 04, 2026 A Teaneck, NJ Customer
Verizon Fiber
May 24, 2026 A Elmer, NJ Customer
XFINITY Cable
May 13, 2026 Because Comcast is the only option for internet service unless I want to use a satellite provider, they seem to think they can get away with charging what they link. They refuse to allow existing customers to take advantage of new customer pricing. Their upload speeds are terrible, much slower than download speeds. If I had a viable alternative I would switch but unfortunately I am stuck with them.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Academy Heights?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Academy Heights is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Academy Heights is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Academy Heights, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.