Best Internet Providers in New Jersey
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in New Jersey
New Jersey has 10 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 state. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in New Jersey.
Ranks compare New Jersey with the other 49 states.
The Best Internet in New Jersey at a Glance
New Jersey Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
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Fiber
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Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this state 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 Jersey ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in New Jersey?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in New Jersey based on 221 local customer reviews. However, across the larger nationwide sample, T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating. 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 Jersey?
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 Jersey
- 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
- Planet Networks - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Starry - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How New Jersey Compares to Other States
New Jersey's report card score is 16th of 50 and its connectivity index is tied 3rd of 50.
| Measure | New Jersey | Rank among the 50 states | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||
| Fiber availability | 80.8% | 12th of 50 | 71.5% | Connecticut (93.9%) |
| Download speed for most homes | 4,593 Mbps | 4th of 50 | 3,486 Mbps | Connecticut (6,892 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | Tied 34th of 50 | 7.1 | Utah (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||
| People per household | 2.8 | Tied 4th of 50 | 2.7 | Hawaii and Utah (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | Tied 10th of 50 | 15% | Colorado (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 12th of 50 | 96% | Utah (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 5th of 50 | 91% | California and Colorado and 2 more (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 3rd of 50 | 76% | New Hampshire (83%) |
| More about the households here | ||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 9th of 50 | 81% | Utah (89%) |
| Median household income | $118,198 | 1st of 50 | $93,246 | Leads; next is Massachusetts ($118,000) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 12th of 50 | 16% | Utah (20%) |
Households in New Jersey are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $118,198 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Internet in New Jersey by County
Fiber reaches from 18.9% of homes in Warren County to 98.4% in Bergen County. Every county links to its own page.
Map of New Jersey counties by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Every county in New Jersey
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County | 955,732 | 98.4% | 6,155 Mbps | 7 | A- | 84/100 |
| Essex County | 863,728 | 95.9% | 5,280 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 71/100 |
| Middlesex County | 863,162 | 78.1% | 5,110 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 84/100 |
| Hudson County | 724,854 | 96.7% | 4,788 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 68/100 |
| Monmouth County | 643,615 | 93.2% | 5,001 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Ocean County | 637,229 | 60.4% | 3,645 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 64/100 |
| 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 |
| Camden County | 523,485 | 70.8% | 2,113 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 74/100 |
| Morris County | 509,285 | 91.4% | 6,828 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 86/100 |
| Burlington County | 461,860 | 43.4% | 2,033 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 82/100 |
| Mercer County | 387,340 | 92.4% | 3,730 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Somerset County | 345,361 | 88.7% | 4,531 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Gloucester County | 302,294 | 58.2% | 2,039 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Atlantic County | 274,534 | 24.5% | 1,860 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 67/100 |
| Cumberland County | 154,152 | 60.1% | 1,795 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 59/100 |
| Sussex County | 144,221 | 92.3% | 8,954 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Hunterdon County | 128,947 | 45.5% | 1,783 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 82/100 |
| Warren County | 109,632 | 18.9% | 2,537 Mbps | 5 | C | 68/100 |
| Cape May County | 95,263 | 40.1% | 1,822 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 62/100 |
| Salem County | 64,837 | 24.6% | 1,664 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 61/100 |
Internet Service Providers in New Jersey’s Biggest Cities
See internet service options for the largest cities in New Jersey below. Click on any city you want to explore or use our location search for more specific results.
- Max download speed: 7,657 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Max download speed: 2,288 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 3,662 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 7,950 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Max download speed: 7,966 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A
- Max download speed: 7,079 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Max download speed: 7,047 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 2,258 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 7,911 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Max download speed: 7,966 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A
- Max download speed: 2,167 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Max download speed: 7,984 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A
- Max download speed: 7,914 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A
- Max download speed: 2,547 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 2,251 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in New Jersey?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the state, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 Jersey
| Planet Networks | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Optimum | 8,000 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Starry | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for New Jersey Internet Providers
Based on 221 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider in the state. 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 84.4% coverage in New Jersey. At a state level, Verizon was found in our consumer study to be the highest-rated internet provider in New Jersey. For the providers above, there were 214 reviews from New Jersey internet service customers.
At a national level, based on 6873 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all New Jersey Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | New Jersey Overall | New Jersey Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Networks |  (5) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (89) | (89) | (807) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (2) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (6) | (6) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (5) | (1930) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (36) | (36) | (276) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (71) | (71) | (2363) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet |  (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in New Jersey
Based on data reported by New Jersey ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the state are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in New Jersey. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,133 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the state 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 | New Jersey Speed | New Jersey Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Networks | (5) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (89) | (89) | (807) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (36) | (36) | (276) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (71) | (71) | (2363) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (2) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (6) | (6) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (5) | (1930) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in New Jersey?
New Jersey customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in the 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 3.50 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s New Jersey customers with an average price rating of 2.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in New Jersey and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in New Jersey
| ISP / Tech Type | New Jersey Affordability | New Jersey Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Networks | (5) | (5) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (5) | (1930) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (6) | (6) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (2) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (89) | (89) | (807) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (36) | (36) | (276) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (71) | (71) | (2363) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Starry | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in New Jersey
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in New Jersey?
EarthLink Fiber in New Jersey
Availability:
72.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,923 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 72.4% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,923 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,895 Mbps throughout the state. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in New Jersey from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in New Jersey
Availability:
72.4%
Customer Rating:
(448)
Avg. Download Speed
1,923 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 72.4% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,923 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,895 Mbps throughout the state. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in New Jersey from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in New Jersey
Availability:
40.9%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 40.9% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in New Jersey
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(296)
Avg. Download Speed
1,840 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.1% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,840 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 2,000, with an average of 998 Mbps throughout the state. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in New Jersey from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed Fiber in New Jersey
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,976 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 1.8% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,976 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in New Jersey from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Planet Networks Fiber in New Jersey
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Planet Networks offers Fiber service to 1.6% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, Planet Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in New Jersey?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in New Jersey
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(336)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the state.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in New Jersey
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the state.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in New Jersey
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the state.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in New Jersey
Availability:
62.6%
Customer Rating:
(359)
Avg. Download Speed
265 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.6% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 265 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 19 Mbps throughout the state.
Starry Fixed Wireless in New Jersey
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
331 Mbps
Starry offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, Starry Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 331 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 500, with an average of 104 Mbps throughout the state.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in New Jersey?
XFINITY Cable in New Jersey
Availability:
56.7%
Customer Rating:
(2065)
Avg. Download Speed
1,861 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 56.7% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,861 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 2,000, with an average of 215 Mbps throughout the state. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in New Jersey from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Cable in New Jersey
Availability:
46.6%
Customer Rating:
(221)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 46.6% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in New Jersey
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(1723)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 2.5% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in New Jersey?
Brightspeed DSL in New Jersey
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 3.0% of New Jersey homes. Across the state, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the state. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in New Jersey from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New Jersey
Customer Reviews
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.
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 Belford, NJ Customer
Verizon Fiber
April 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in New Jersey?
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 Jersey is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. 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 New Jersey is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in New Jersey, available to 95.5% 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.