7 Best Internet Providers in Hunterdon County, NJ

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hunterdon County, NJ?

Service Electric Cablevision is the highest-rated internet provider in Hunterdon County based on 158 New Jersey customer reviews, and Service Electric Cablevision 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 Hunterdon County, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Hunterdon County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hunterdon County Internet Providers

Based on 158 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, Service Electric Cablevision is the best internet service provider for Hunterdon County residents. Service Electric Cablevision was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in New Jersey, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 89.1% coverage in Hunterdon County.

At a national level, based on 4209 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Service Electric Cablevision is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.03 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hunterdon County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Service Electric Cablevision. 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 Hunterdon County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	Brightspeed	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Service Electric Cablevision	1,000 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hunterdon County

Based on data reported by Hunterdon County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in Hunterdon County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,761 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Service Electric Cablevision. This indicates Service Electric Cablevision reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hunterdon County?

New Jersey customers rate Service Electric Cablevision 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.

Service Electric Cablevision received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hunterdon County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Hunterdon County

Hunterdon County 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 county 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 Hunterdon County below, including the metrics used and how Hunterdon County compares to the rest of New Jersey and nation.

Hunterdon County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Hunterdon County	New Jersey	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hunterdon County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	42.67%	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.	1,735 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 Hunterdon County.	5.2	6.2	6.8

 

Hunterdon County Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Hunterdon County	New Jersey	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county 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.	20%	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.	97%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	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.	86%	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.	86%	81%	76%

Hunterdon County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Hunterdon County is C+, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hunterdon County is high with a score of 82 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hunterdon County have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Hunterdon County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

95% of Hunterdon County households have an internet connection despite having 99.68% availability. 86% 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 86% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Hunterdon County 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 Counties Compare to Hunterdon County?

How Much Speed does a Hunterdon County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hunterdon County is 2.6, which is smaller than the New Jersey average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hunterdon County's average household income is $150,772 which is much 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.

Hunterdon County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New Jersey average of 16%. Additionally, 20% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Hunterdon County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Hunterdon County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 95% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hunterdon County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hunterdon 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 Hunterdon County is Service Electric Cablevision.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Service Electric Cablevision may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Hunterdon County is Service Electric Cablevision.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hunterdon County, 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 Hunterdon County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Hunterdon County 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 Hunterdon County's C+ ISP Report Card and 82 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.