Best Internet Providers in Forked River, NJ
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Forked River, NJ
Forked River has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Forked River.
Ranks compare Forked River with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Forked River, NJ at a Glance
Forked River Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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EarthLink
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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AT&T
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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 Forked River ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Forked River, NJ?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Forked River based on 168 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 Forked River?
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 Forked River Compares to Places Its Size
Forked River's report card score is in the bottom 3% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | Forked River | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Ocean County | New Jersey | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 2% | 60.4% | 80.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,881 Mbps | bottom 33% | 3,645 Mbps | 4,593 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | bottom 10% | 5.9 | 6.4 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 41% | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 40% | 13% | 17% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 14% | 92% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 14% | 86% | 93% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | top 17% | 73% | 81% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 25% | 82% | 84% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $103,584 | top 34% | $97,173 | $118,198 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 37% | 17% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Forked River, against 60.4% across Ocean County and 80.8% across New Jersey. Households in Forked River are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $103,584 (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 Forked River
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Forked River?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Forked River, NJ.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Forked River?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Forked River, NJ
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Forked River homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Forked River, NJ
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Forked River homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Forked River, NJ
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Forked River homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Forked River, NJ
Availability:
84.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
174 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.5% of Forked River homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 174 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Forked River?
XFINITY Cable in Forked River, NJ
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,881 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Forked River homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,881 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 218 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Forked River?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Forked River, NJ.
Internet in Forked River by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Forked River has 1 neighborhood and 1 ZIP code with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Forked River
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnegat Pines | 3,069 | 0.0% | 1,948 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 74/100 |
ZIP codes in Forked River
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08731 | 20,919 | 4.7% | 1,886 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 80/100 |
How Forked River Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Forked River that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Pine Beach has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Waretown the fewest (0.0%); Forked River has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forked River (this page) | 19,575 | 0.0% | 1,881 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 80/100 |
| Barnegat | 24,261 | 0.2% | 1,824 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 79/100 |
| Bayville | 21,755 | 28.8% | 1,982 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 78/100 |
| Beachwood | 11,088 | 99.9% | 2,299 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Lanoka Harbor | 8,664 | 11.3% | 1,969 Mbps | 5 | C | 86/100 |
| Waretown | 7,750 | 0.0% | 1,894 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 68/100 |
| South Toms River | 3,781 | 99.9% | 2,300 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Pine Beach | 2,649 | 100.0% | 2,284 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Ocean Gate | 2,024 | 0.9% | 1,962 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 55/100 |
| Island Heights | 2,007 | 100.0% | 2,298 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 63/100 |
| Forked River Beach | 379 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | C- | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Forked River?
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, 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 Forked River
| 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 Forked River Internet Providers
Based on 168 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Forked River 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 97.1% coverage in Forked River.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 Forked River Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Forked River, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Forked River 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 | ||
| 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 Forked River
Based on data reported by Forked River 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 Forked River. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,881 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 | Forked River Speed | New Jersey Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (89) | (816) | 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 Forked River?
Of the providers in Forked River, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Forked River 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 Forked River, New Jersey, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Forked River
| ISP / Tech Type | Forked River 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 | ||
| 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 Forked River?
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 Forked River is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Forked River is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Forked River, 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.