Best Internet Providers in New Brunswick, NJ
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in New Brunswick, NJ
New Brunswick 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in New Brunswick.
Ranks compare New Brunswick with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in New Brunswick, NJ at a Glance
New Brunswick 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
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 New Brunswick ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in New Brunswick, NJ?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick?
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 New Brunswick
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - 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
How New Brunswick Compares to Places Its Size
New Brunswick's report card score is tied 258th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 472nd of 749.
| Measure | New Brunswick | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Middlesex County | New Jersey | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 86.5% | Tied 308th of 749 | 78.1% | 80.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 7,685 Mbps | 31st of 749 | 5,110 Mbps | 4,593 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | Tied 511th of 749 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.3 | Tied 51st of 749 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 496th of 749 | 18% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 539th of 749 | 97% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 703rd of 749 | 94% | 93% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | Tied 637th of 749 | 83% | 81% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | Tied 701st of 749 | 85% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $61,552 | 689th of 749 | $124,124 | $118,198 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 35% | Tied 19th of 749 | 18% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 86.5% of homes in New Brunswick, against 78.1% across Middlesex County and 80.8% across New Jersey. Households in New Brunswick are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,552 (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 New Brunswick
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in New Brunswick?
EarthLink Fiber in New Brunswick, NJ
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,146 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 84.3% of New Brunswick homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,146 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 2,134 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in New Brunswick from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in New Brunswick, NJ
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,146 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 84.3% of New Brunswick homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,146 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 2,134 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in New Brunswick from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in New Brunswick, NJ
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 83.0% of New Brunswick homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in New Brunswick, NJ
Availability:
51.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,826 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 51.0% of New Brunswick homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,826 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 203 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in New Brunswick from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in New Brunswick?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in New Brunswick, NJ
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of New Brunswick homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in New Brunswick, NJ
Availability:
45.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
245 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.2% of New Brunswick homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 245 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in New Brunswick, NJ
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.5% of New Brunswick homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in New Brunswick, NJ
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.5% of New Brunswick homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in New Brunswick?
Optimum Cable in New Brunswick, NJ
Availability:
85.3%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 85.3% of New Brunswick homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in New Brunswick, NJ
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,832 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 8.9% of New Brunswick homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,832 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 205 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in New Brunswick from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in New Brunswick?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in New Brunswick, NJ.
Internet in New Brunswick by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
New Brunswick has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in New Brunswick
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in New Brunswick
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08901 | 56,278 | 86.9% | 7,688 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 66/100 |
How New Brunswick Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to New Brunswick that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Milltown has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and South River the fewest (0.5%); New Brunswick has 86.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick (this page) | 57,323 | 86.5% | 7,685 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Edison | 104,488 | 91.2% | 7,047 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 87/100 |
| Piscataway | 60,052 | 77.7% | 6,904 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 88/100 |
| East Brunswick | 47,863 | 19.8% | 2,120 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 93/100 |
| North Brunswick | 42,335 | 72.6% | 5,589 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 85/100 |
| Somerset | 36,697 | 93.9% | 2,338 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 84/100 |
| Sayreville | 19,485 | 60.3% | 5,196 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 75/100 |
| South River | 16,359 | 0.5% | 2,031 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 73/100 |
| Highland Park | 15,088 | 95.9% | 7,584 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 87/100 |
| East Franklin | 10,361 | 97.7% | 3,214 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 90/100 |
| Milltown | 8,847 | 99.8% | 7,155 Mbps | 7.3 | A | 78/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in New Brunswick?
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 New Brunswick
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in New Brunswick. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for New Brunswick Internet Providers
Based on 205 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for New Brunswick residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in New Jersey, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 53.2% coverage in New Brunswick.
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 New Brunswick Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | New Brunswick Overall | New Jersey Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (71) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (1) | (89) | (816) | 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 New Brunswick
Based on data reported by New Brunswick ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in New Brunswick. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,807 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 | New Brunswick Speed | New Jersey Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (71) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (89) | (816) | 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 New Brunswick?
Of the providers in New Brunswick, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in New Brunswick 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. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in New Brunswick
| ISP / Tech Type | New Brunswick Affordability | New Jersey Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (71) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (89) | (816) | 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
A New Brunswick, NJ Customer
Verizon Fiber
April 11, 2026 I am not pleased with Verizon's pricing. It goes up every year, and I have received incorrect charges more than once; their customer support is unhelpful and difficult to navigate when these occur. I would not recommend, but they are the cheapest option in my neighborhood.
A New Brunswick, NJ Customer
XFINITY Cable
May 07, 2023 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 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in New Brunswick?
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 New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick is AT&T.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in New Brunswick, available to 86.4% 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.