Best Internet Providers in Plainfield, NJ
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield 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 Plainfield.
Ranks compare Plainfield with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Plainfield, NJ at a Glance
Plainfield Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Plainfield ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Plainfield, NJ?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Plainfield 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 Plainfield?
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 Plainfield
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - 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 Plainfield Compares to Places Its Size
Plainfield's report card score is tied 310th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 281st of 749.
| Measure | Plainfield | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Union County | New Jersey | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.6% | Tied 46th of 749 | 97.3% | 80.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,437 Mbps | 558th of 749 | 4,582 Mbps | 4,593 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | Tied 642nd of 749 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.5 | Tied 23rd of 749 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 691st of 749 | 14% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 115th of 749 | 96% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 183rd of 749 | 94% | 93% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 320th of 749 | 80% | 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 | 82% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $87,467 | 418th of 749 | $119,171 | $118,198 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 297th of 749 | 16% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 98.6% of homes in Plainfield, against 97.3% across Union County and 80.8% across New Jersey. Households in Plainfield are larger than the US average (3.5 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $87,467 (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 Plainfield
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Plainfield?
EarthLink Fiber in Plainfield, NJ
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,152 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 98.6% of Plainfield homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,152 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 2,141 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Plainfield from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Plainfield, NJ
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,152 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 98.6% of Plainfield homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,152 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 2,141 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Plainfield from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in Plainfield, NJ
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Plainfield homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Plainfield?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Plainfield, NJ
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Plainfield homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Plainfield, NJ
Availability:
71.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
215 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.0% of Plainfield homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 215 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Plainfield, NJ
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.6% of Plainfield homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Plainfield, NJ
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.6% of Plainfield homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Plainfield?
XFINITY Cable in Plainfield, NJ
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,963 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Plainfield homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,963 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 240 Mbps throughout the city.
Optimum Cable in Plainfield, NJ
Availability:
21.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 21.0% of Plainfield homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Plainfield?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Plainfield, NJ.
Internet in Plainfield by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 97.5% of homes in 07060 to 100.0% in 07063. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Plainfield
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Brooks Historic District | 3,351 | 91.9% | 2,276 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 81/100 |
| Crescent Area Historic District | 3,161 | 100.0% | 2,287 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 60/100 |
ZIP codes in Plainfield
How Plainfield Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Plainfield that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Middlesex has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Piscataway the fewest (77.7%); Plainfield has 98.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield (this page) | 54,344 | 98.6% | 2,437 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Piscataway | 60,052 | 77.7% | 6,904 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 88/100 |
| Westfield | 30,073 | 99.5% | 2,301 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 94/100 |
| South Plainfield | 24,516 | 96.5% | 3,028 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Scotch Plains | 24,340 | 96.0% | 2,637 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 95/100 |
| North Plainfield | 21,331 | 99.6% | 2,834 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Dunellen | 16,180 | 99.1% | 7,668 Mbps | 7.8 | A | 85/100 |
| Middlesex | 15,749 | 100.0% | 7,997 Mbps | 7.1 | A | 76/100 |
| Berkeley Heights | 13,398 | 93.0% | 2,524 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 93/100 |
| Watchung | 8,449 | 90.5% | 7,296 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 74/100 |
| Fanwood | 7,816 | 100.0% | 2,282 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 91/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Plainfield?
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, EarthLink 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 Plainfield
| 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 |
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Customer Ratings for Plainfield Internet Providers
Based on 205 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Plainfield 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 49.6% coverage in Plainfield.
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 Plainfield Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Plainfield, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Plainfield Overall | New Jersey Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | 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 Plainfield
Based on data reported by Plainfield ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Plainfield. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,145 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 | Plainfield Speed | New Jersey Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | 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 Plainfield?
Of the providers in Plainfield, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Plainfield 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 Plainfield, New Jersey, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Plainfield
| ISP / Tech Type | Plainfield 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 | (1) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | 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 Plainfield?
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 Plainfield is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink. 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 Plainfield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Plainfield, available to 99.9% 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.