Best Internet Providers in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
Downtown Elizabeth 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 Downtown Elizabeth.
The Best Internet in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ at a Glance
Downtown Elizabeth Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Downtown Elizabeth ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Downtown Elizabeth 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 Downtown Elizabeth?
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 Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Downtown Elizabeth Compares to the Rest of Elizabeth
Fiber reaches 97.7% of homes in Downtown Elizabeth, against 99.4% across Elizabeth and 97.3% across Union County. Households in Downtown Elizabeth are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,720 (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 Downtown Elizabeth
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Elizabeth?
Optimum Fiber in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 97.3% of Downtown Elizabeth homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,548 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 94.5% of Downtown Elizabeth homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,548 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 1,491 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Downtown Elizabeth from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,548 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 94.5% of Downtown Elizabeth homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,548 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 1,491 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Downtown Elizabeth from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Elizabeth?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Downtown Elizabeth homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
Availability:
78.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.5% of Downtown Elizabeth homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
Availability:
78.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.5% of Downtown Elizabeth homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
Availability:
72.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
278 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.8% of Downtown Elizabeth homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 278 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Elizabeth?
Optimum Cable in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 97.3% of Downtown Elizabeth homes. Across the neighborhood, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 9.2% of Downtown Elizabeth homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Elizabeth?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ.
How Downtown Elizabeth Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Downtown Elizabeth that have their own pages are all within 5 miles, 4 of them in New York. Among them, Lower Clinton Hill (Newark) has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and South Ironbound (Newark) the fewest (54.1%); Downtown Elizabeth has 97.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Elizabeth (this page) | 10,762 | 97.7% | 7,855 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 44/100 |
| Mariners Harbor (Staten Island), NY | 30,905 | 98.4% | 2,283 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 71/100 |
| Constable Hook (Bayonne) | 27,985 | 99.9% | 8,000 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 56/100 |
| Weequahic (Newark) | 25,281 | 99.7% | 7,996 Mbps | 7.9 | A | 55/100 |
| Port Richmond (Staten Island), NY | 20,964 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 67/100 |
| Upper Clinton Hill (Newark) | 19,338 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 7.7 | A | 58/100 |
| South Broad Street (Newark) | 13,872 | 97.8% | 7,855 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 46/100 |
| South Ironbound (Newark) | 12,587 | 54.1% | 7,825 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 59/100 |
| Bulls Head (Staten Island), NY | 10,271 | 95.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 75/100 |
| Howland Hook (Staten Island), NY | 4,288 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Lower Clinton Hill (Newark) | 3,325 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 6.7 | A | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downtown Elizabeth?
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 Downtown Elizabeth
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Downtown Elizabeth Internet Providers
Based on 205 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Downtown Elizabeth 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 78.5% coverage in Downtown Elizabeth.
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 Downtown Elizabeth Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Downtown Elizabeth, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Elizabeth Overall | New Jersey Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (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 Downtown Elizabeth
Based on data reported by Downtown Elizabeth ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Downtown Elizabeth. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Elizabeth Speed | New Jersey Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (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 Downtown Elizabeth?
Of the providers in Downtown Elizabeth, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Downtown Elizabeth 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 Downtown Elizabeth, New Jersey, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Downtown Elizabeth
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown Elizabeth 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 | (0) | (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 Downtown Elizabeth?
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 Downtown Elizabeth 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 Downtown Elizabeth is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Downtown Elizabeth, available to 99.6% 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.