6 Best Internet Providers in Highland Lakes, NJ

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Above are the top 4 providers in Highland Lakes, NJ for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Highland Lakes, NJ?

Planet Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Highland Lakes based on 47 New Jersey customer reviews, and Planet Networks 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Highland Lakes, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Highland Lakes

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Highland Lakes Internet Providers

Based on 47 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, Planet Networks is the best internet service provider for Highland Lakes residents. Planet Networks was rated at an average of 4.75 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 86.2% coverage in Highland Lakes.

At a national level, based on 1499 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Planet Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.68 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Highland Lakes?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Highland Lakes, the fastest internet in the city comes from Planet Networks.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Highland Lakes

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Planet Networks	10,000 Mbps
	Optimum	8,000 Mbps
	WVT	1,000 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Highland Lakes

Based on data reported by Highland Lakes ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Planet Networks. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Highland Lakes. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Planet Networks. This indicates Planet Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Highland Lakes?

New Jersey customers rate Planet Networks as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Planet Networks received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Highland Lakes customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Highland Lakes, New Jersey, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Highland Lakes

Highland Lakes Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Highland Lakes below, including the metrics used and how Highland Lakes compares to the rest of New Jersey and nation.

Highland Lakes ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Highland Lakes	New Jersey	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Highland Lakes that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	91.52%	79.08%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	8,865 Mbps	4,388 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Highland Lakes.	5.3	6.2	6.8

 

Highland Lakes Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Highland Lakes	New Jersey	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.8	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	10%	15%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	90%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	92%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	80%	80%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	80%	81%	76%

Highland Lakes ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Highland Lakes is B+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Highland Lakes is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Highland Lakes have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Highland Lakes ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

88% of Highland Lakes households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Highland Lakes residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Highland Lakes?

How Much Speed does a Highland Lakes Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Highland Lakes is 2.6, which is smaller than the New Jersey average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Highland Lakes's average household income is $105,165 which is higher than the New Jersey average of $115,341 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Highland Lakes also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New Jersey average of 16%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in New Jersey who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Highland Lakes has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Highland Lakes households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Highland Lakes?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Highland Lakes?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Highland Lakes?

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 Highland Lakes is Planet Networks.
• The fastest internet provider should be Planet Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Planet Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Highland Lakes is Planet Networks.
• Viasat, Optimum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Highland Lakes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Highland Lakes compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Highland Lakes stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Highland Lakes's B+ ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.