Best Internet Providers in Carteret, NJ
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carteret, NJ
Carteret 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Carteret.
Ranks compare Carteret with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carteret, NJ at a Glance
Carteret Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Carteret ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carteret, NJ?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Carteret 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 Carteret?
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.
How Carteret Compares to Places Its Size
Carteret's report card score is in the bottom 3% and its connectivity index is in the top 38%.
| Measure | Carteret | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Middlesex County | New Jersey | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 13.4% | bottom 5% | 78.1% | 80.8% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,809 Mbps | bottom 46% | 5,110 Mbps | 4,593 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | bottom 2% | 6.2 | 6.4 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | top 8% | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | bottom 39% | 18% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 33% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 48% | 94% | 93% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 49% | 83% | 81% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | bottom 48% | 85% | 84% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $111,137 | top 33% | $124,124 | $118,198 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 22% | 18% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 13.4% of homes in Carteret, against 78.1% across Middlesex County and 80.8% across New Jersey. Households in Carteret are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $111,137 (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 Carteret
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carteret?
Optimum Fiber in Carteret, NJ
Availability:
13.4%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 13.4% of Carteret homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carteret?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carteret, NJ
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Carteret homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carteret, NJ
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
257 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Carteret homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 257 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carteret, NJ
Availability:
37.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.2% of Carteret homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carteret, NJ
Availability:
37.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.2% of Carteret homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carteret?
XFINITY Cable in Carteret, NJ
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.0% of Carteret homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Carteret, NJ
Availability:
13.4%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 13.4% of Carteret homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carteret?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Carteret, NJ.
Internet in Carteret by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Carteret has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carteret
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Carteret
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07008 | 25,306 | 13.4% | 2,810 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 77/100 |
How Carteret Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carteret that have their own pages are all within 5 miles, 1 of them in New York. Among them, Linden has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Port Reading the fewest (48.1%); Carteret has 13.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret (this page) | 25,326 | 13.4% | 2,809 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 77/100 |
| Staten Island, NY | 495,747 | 99.5% | 2,271 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 72/100 |
| Perth Amboy | 58,132 | 99.5% | 2,443 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Linden | 44,826 | 99.8% | 7,577 Mbps | 7.7 | A | 71/100 |
| Rahway | 28,811 | 78.3% | 6,730 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 68/100 |
| Iselin | 20,352 | 89.3% | 7,242 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 80/100 |
| Woodbridge | 19,308 | 91.8% | 6,940 Mbps | 7 | A- | 74/100 |
| Avenel | 18,579 | 68.5% | 6,122 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 67/100 |
| Colonia | 18,472 | 99.2% | 7,951 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 83/100 |
| Port Reading | 3,921 | 48.1% | 3,718 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 81/100 |
| Sewaren | 2,885 | 71.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carteret?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Carteret
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Carteret Internet Providers
Based on 205 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Carteret residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in New Jersey, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 98.0% coverage in Carteret.
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 Carteret Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carteret, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carteret Overall | New Jersey Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (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 Carteret
Based on data reported by Carteret ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Carteret. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carteret Speed | New Jersey Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (71) | (2379) | 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 Carteret?
Of the providers in Carteret, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carteret 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.
AT&T is rated 2.50 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Carteret, New Jersey, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carteret
| ISP / Tech Type | Carteret Affordability | New Jersey Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (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
A Carteret, NJ Customer
Verizon Fiber
August 16, 2025 0-1 offers symmetrical speeds to 2 gbps.
often includes perks like 5 year price lock in and waived installation
has the best reliability in my experience and symmetrical download and upload speeds
got fios for 3 years now not one hiccup
A Carteret, NJ Customer
XFINITY Fiber
March 06, 2023 Xfinity is the only high speed internet provider in my area. I moved from NY with Verizon Fios and now have Xfinity. The wifi speeds and connection is not as good as I hoped but really our only choice. For PS5 the wifi was very laggy on multiplayer games and I had to get an extra long ethernet cord to go hard wired to get rid of some of the latency. The pricing is ok but only because I am still on promotional new customer pricing. I wish I was still able to use Verizon Fios here.
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 
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Carteret?
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 Carteret is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Carteret is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Carteret, available to 99.0% 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.