9 Best Internet Providers in South Broad Street, Newark, NJ

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Above are the top 4 providers in South Broad Street, Newark, NJ for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Broad Street, Newark, NJ?

Verizon is the best internet provider in South Broad Street based on Newark customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in South Broad Street, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 93.92% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in South Broad Street, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in South Broad Street

Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Broad Street Internet Providers

Based on 193 reviews from Newark internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for South Broad Street residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.81 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Newark, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 94.9% coverage in South Broad Street.

At a national level, based on 4383 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, ResiBridge is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Broad Street?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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 South Broad Street

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Optimum	8,000 Mbps
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Andrena	1,000 Mbps
	Newark Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	ResiBridge	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Broad Street

Based on data reported by South Broad Street ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in South Broad Street. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,877 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Broad Street?

Newark customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s South Broad Street customers with an average price rating of 3.34 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in South Broad Street, Newark, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in South Broad Street

South Broad Street 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 neighborhood 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 South Broad Street below, including the metrics used and how South Broad Street compares to the rest of Newark and nation.

South Broad Street ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	South Broad Street	New Jersey	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in South Broad Street that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.77%	93.23%	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.	7,877 Mbps	7,642 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 South Broad Street.	7.1	7.5	6.8

 

South Broad Street Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	South Broad Street	New Jersey	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	2.7	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.	9%	8%	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.	86%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	76%	82%	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.	56%	63%	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.	57%	65%	76%

South Broad Street ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in South Broad Street is A, which is worse than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in South Broad Street is high with a score of 29 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in South Broad Street have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The South Broad Street ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

76% of South Broad Street households have an internet connection despite having 99.50% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of South Broad Street 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 Neighborhoods Compare to South Broad Street?

How Much Speed does a South Broad Street Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in South Broad Street is 2.3, which is smaller than the Newark average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. South Broad Street's average household income is $57,291 which is higher than the Newark average of $54,505 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

South Broad Street also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Newark average of 18%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 8% of residents in Newark who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of South Broad Street has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, South Broad Street households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Broad Street?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Broad Street?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Broad Street?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in South Broad Street, Newark, NJ.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Broad Street?

Which ISP Should You Choose in South Broad Street?

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 South Broad Street 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 South Broad Street is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Optimum, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in South Broad Street, 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 South Broad Street compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how South Broad Street 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 South Broad Street's A ISP Report Card and 29 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.