Best Internet Providers in Essex County, NJ
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Essex County, NJ
Essex County has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Essex County.
Ranks compare Essex County with the 21 New Jersey counties.
The Best Internet in Essex County, NJ at a Glance
Essex County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Verizon
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XFINITY
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Optimum
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Essex County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Essex County, NJ?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Essex County 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 Essex County?
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 Essex County
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Andrena - dsl coverage map
How Essex County Compares to the Rest of New Jersey
Essex County's report card score is 4th of 21 and its connectivity index is 14th of 21.
| Measure | Essex County | Rank among New Jersey counties | New Jersey | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 95.9% | 5th of 21 | 80.8% | 71.5% | Bergen County (98.4%) |
| Average top speed | 5,280 Mbps | 5th of 21 | 4,593 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sussex County (8,954 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | 2nd of 21 | 6.4 | 7.1 | Hudson County (7.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 5th of 21 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Ocean County (3.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | 10th of 21 | 17% | 15% | Somerset County (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 11th of 21 | 96% | 96% | Somerset County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 17th of 21 | 93% | 91% | Morris County and Somerset County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | Tied 18th of 21 | 81% | 76% | Somerset County (87%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | 18th of 21 | 84% | 81% | Hunterdon County and Somerset County (91%) |
| Median household income | $104,034 | 14th of 21 | $118,198 | $93,246 | Somerset County ($156,447) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 4th of 21 | 16% | 16% | Gloucester County and Mercer County and 1 more (18%) |
Fiber reaches 95.9% of homes in Essex County, against 80.8% across New Jersey. Households in Essex County are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $104,034 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Essex County Compares to Its Neighbors
Essex County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Bergen County has the most homes with fiber (98.4%) and Morris County the fewest (91.4%); Essex County has 95.9%.
Map of Essex County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Essex County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County (this page) | 863,728 | 95.9% | 5,280 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 71/100 |
| Bergen County | 955,732 | 98.4% | 6,155 Mbps | 7 | A- | 84/100 |
| Hudson County | 724,854 | 96.7% | 4,788 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 68/100 |
| Union County | 575,345 | 97.3% | 4,582 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Passaic County | 524,118 | 98.0% | 7,855 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 73/100 |
| Morris County | 509,285 | 91.4% | 6,828 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 86/100 |
Internet in Essex County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 85.9% of homes in South Orange to 100.0% in Brookdale; by ZIP code, from 67.4% in 07114 (Newark) to 100.0% in 07042 (Montclair). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Essex County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 310,751 | 92.9% | 7,657 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 53/100 |
| East Orange | 69,342 | 97.8% | 2,547 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Irvington | 61,619 | 94.1% | 2,638 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 58/100 |
| West Orange | 47,349 | 97.9% | 7,713 Mbps | 8 | A | 86/100 |
| Bloomfield | 42,329 | 99.2% | 2,477 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Belleville | 38,652 | 98.9% | 2,511 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 66/100 |
| Orange | 34,878 | 99.4% | 2,513 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Livingston | 30,878 | 98.9% | 2,179 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 95/100 |
| Nutley | 30,284 | 97.5% | 7,731 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 80/100 |
| Montclair | 27,752 | 98.2% | 7,853 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 82/100 |
| Maplewood | 25,271 | 100.0% | 2,633 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 94/100 |
| Caldwell | 19,768 | 94.5% | 2,371 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 70/100 |
| South Orange | 18,826 | 85.9% | 6,794 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Short Hills | 15,207 | 99.5% | 2,285 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 98/100 |
| Verona | 15,051 | 99.1% | 2,772 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 77/100 |
| Upper Montclair | 13,405 | 99.9% | 8,000 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 96/100 |
| Cedar Grove | 12,830 | 99.6% | 7,829 Mbps | 7.8 | A | 86/100 |
| Brookdale | 10,285 | 100.0% | 2,581 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 87/100 |
| Glen Ridge | 8,323 | 99.4% | 2,688 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 97/100 |
| Millburn | 7,874 | 99.2% | 2,288 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Fairfield | 7,732 | 93.5% | 2,955 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Roseland | 6,859 | 94.5% | 2,466 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 79/100 |
| North Caldwell | 6,839 | 99.6% | 7,951 Mbps | 7.7 | A | 95/100 |
| Essex Fells | 2,275 | 99.5% | 2,291 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Silver Lake | 659 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 7 | A- | 60/100 |
ZIP codes in Essex County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07111 (Irvington) | 61,176 | 94.0% | 2,648 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 57/100 |
| 07104 (Newark) | 54,051 | 99.3% | 7,911 Mbps | 7.6 | A | 49/100 |
| 07003 (Bloomfield) | 52,554 | 99.4% | 2,463 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 77/100 |
| 07105 (Newark) | 50,830 | 94.2% | 7,663 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 48/100 |
| 07052 (West Orange) | 49,187 | 97.8% | 7,634 Mbps | 8 | A | 85/100 |
| 07107 (Newark) | 41,397 | 99.4% | 7,997 Mbps | 7.6 | A | 52/100 |
| 07017 (East Orange) | 38,983 | 97.7% | 2,397 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 63/100 |
| 07103 (Newark) | 38,883 | 84.6% | 7,105 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 60/100 |
| 07109 (Belleville) | 37,906 | 98.8% | 2,351 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 66/100 |
| 07106 (Newark) | 34,569 | 94.3% | 7,593 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 66/100 |
| 07050 (Orange) | 34,252 | 99.4% | 2,483 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 50/100 |
| 07039 (Livingston) | 31,066 | 99.0% | 2,123 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 95/100 |
| 07018 (East Orange) | 30,633 | 98.4% | 2,694 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 61/100 |
| 07110 (Nutley) | 30,353 | 97.6% | 7,731 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 80/100 |
| 07112 (Newark) | 29,970 | 99.7% | 7,997 Mbps | 7.8 | A | 54/100 |
| 07108 (Newark) | 28,536 | 98.7% | 7,701 Mbps | 7.4 | A | 51/100 |
| 07042 (Montclair) | 27,409 | 100.0% | 7,984 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 82/100 |
| 07006 (Caldwell) | 26,651 | 95.9% | 3,802 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 79/100 |
| 07040 (Maplewood) | 25,544 | 100.0% | 2,643 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 94/100 |
| 07079 (South Orange) | 18,720 | 85.8% | 6,800 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 91/100 |
| 07114 (Newark) | 17,837 | 67.4% | 7,879 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 52/100 |
| 07102 (Newark) | 15,605 | 72.5% | 6,462 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 52/100 |
| 07043 (Upper Montclair) | 14,871 | 92.0% | 7,713 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 96/100 |
| 07044 (Verona) | 14,500 | 99.0% | 2,574 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 77/100 |
| 07078 (Short Hills) | 14,403 | 99.8% | 2,294 Mbps | 5.3 | B+ | 98/100 |
| 07009 (Cedar Grove) | 13,012 | 99.6% | 7,819 Mbps | 7.8 | A | 86/100 |
| 07028 (Glen Ridge) | 8,482 | 99.5% | 2,587 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 96/100 |
| 07004 (Fairfield) | 7,882 | 93.6% | 2,939 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 81/100 |
| 07041 (Millburn) | 7,307 | 100.0% | 2,290 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 94/100 |
| 07068 (Roseland) | 6,363 | 94.0% | 2,401 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 76/100 |
| 07021 (Essex Fells) | 2,244 | 99.5% | 2,291 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 94/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Essex County?
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, 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 Essex County
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Andrena | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Essex County Internet Providers
Based on 205 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Essex County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in New Jersey, with 3.24 out of 5 stars and 56.4% coverage in Essex County.
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 Essex County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Essex County, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Essex County Overall | New Jersey Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (5) | (71) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (7) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Andrena | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Essex County
Based on data reported by Essex County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Essex County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,538 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 | Essex County Speed | New Jersey Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (5) | (71) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (7) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Andrena | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Essex County?
Of the providers in Essex County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Essex County 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. Optimum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.95 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Essex County, New Jersey, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Essex County
| ISP / Tech Type | Essex County Affordability | New Jersey Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (5) | (71) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (7) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Andrena | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Essex County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Essex County?
EarthLink Fiber in Essex County, NJ
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,895 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 94.2% of Essex County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,895 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 1,864 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Essex County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Essex County, NJ
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,895 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 94.2% of Essex County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,895 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 1,864 Mbps throughout the county. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Essex County from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in Essex County, NJ
Availability:
52.7%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 52.7% of Essex County homes. Across the county, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Essex County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Essex County, NJ
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Essex County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Essex County, NJ
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Essex County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Essex County, NJ
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Essex County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Essex County, NJ
Availability:
67.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
260 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.1% of Essex County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 260 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Essex County?
XFINITY Cable in Essex County, NJ
Availability:
62.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,956 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 62.5% of Essex County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,956 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 238 Mbps throughout the county.
Optimum Cable in Essex County, NJ
Availability:
56.4%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 56.4% of Essex County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Essex County?
Andrena DSL in Essex County, NJ
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Andrena offers DSL service to 1.8% of Essex County homes. Across the county, Andrena DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New Jersey
Customer Reviews
JN
Verizon Fiber
December 06, 2025 Verizon Fios hass high costs, clunky and outdated interface, and limited flexibility in channel packages. The DVR system can be unreliable, and customer service is frequently frustrating.
A West Orange, NJ Customer
Verizon Fiber
November 28, 2025 Overall it is a good service I love my speed currently and while its not the fastest or the best its super reliable and it covers my house entirely. I definitely want to upgrade to a higher service at some point but the price point is so worth it to keep my current service that I am staying with them. I did have some issues when they upgraded my equipment but it did not effect my internet service so no complaints there
A East Orange, NJ Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 07, 2025 Xfinity is a really good company, I was lucky enough to get their low affordable services so I pay under 10 bucks for the service. Which is why I dont complain when it cuts out multiple times during the week. I really like the service, it provides to me internet, which is reliable for what I need it to do. Also, anytime I reach out to them with an issue I always get the situation handles. Xfinity is not too bad of a company, I am pretty happy for the most part with their service.
A East Orange, NJ Customer
XFINITY Cable
February 24, 2025 A Montclair, NJ Customer
XFINITY Cable
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Essex County?
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 Essex County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. 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 Essex County is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Essex County, available to 97.8% 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.