6 Best Internet Providers in Stillwater, NJ

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stillwater, NJ?

Planet Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Stillwater based on 47 New Jersey customer reviews, and Planet Networks 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 Stillwater, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Stillwater

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Stillwater Internet Providers

Based on 47 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, Planet Networks is the best internet service provider for Stillwater residents. Planet Networks was rated at an average of 4.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in New Jersey, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 97.6% coverage in Stillwater.

At a national level, based on 1563 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Planet Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.68 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stillwater?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Stillwater, the fastest internet in the city comes from Planet Networks.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Stillwater

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Planet Networks	10,000 Mbps
	Optimum	8,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	2,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stillwater

Based on data reported by Stillwater ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Planet Networks. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Stillwater. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Planet Networks. This indicates Planet Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Stillwater?

New Jersey customers rate Planet Networks 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.

Planet Networks received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Stillwater customers with an average price rating of 1.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Stillwater

Stillwater 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 city 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 Stillwater below, including the metrics used and how Stillwater compares to the rest of New Jersey and nation.

Stillwater ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Stillwater	New Jersey	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Stillwater that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	10,000 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 Stillwater.	5.1	6.2	6.8

 

Stillwater Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Stillwater	New Jersey	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	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.	6%	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.	96%	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.	77%	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.	77%	81%	76%

Stillwater ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Stillwater is A-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Stillwater is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Stillwater have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Stillwater ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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 Stillwater households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 77% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Stillwater 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 Cities Compare to Stillwater?

How Much Speed does a Stillwater Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Stillwater is 2.5, which is smaller than the New Jersey average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Stillwater's average household income is $110,190 which is 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.

Stillwater also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New Jersey average of 16%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Stillwater has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Stillwater households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Stillwater?

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 Stillwater is Planet Networks.
• The fastest internet provider should be Planet Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Planet Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Stillwater is Planet Networks.
• Viasat, Planet Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Stillwater, 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 Stillwater compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Stillwater 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 Stillwater's A- ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.