8 Best Internet Providers in Sussex County, NJ

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sussex County, NJ?

Planet Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Sussex County based on 130 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 Sussex County, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Sussex County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sussex County Internet Providers

Based on 130 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, Planet Networks is the best internet service provider for Sussex County 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 3.50 out of 5 stars and 99.0% coverage in Sussex County.

At a national level, based on 2286 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 Sussex County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Sussex County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Planet Networks.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Sussex County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Planet Networks	10,000 Mbps
	Optimum	8,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	2,000 Mbps
	WVT	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sussex County

Based on data reported by Sussex County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Planet Networks. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Sussex County. 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 county 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 Sussex County?

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 Sussex County customers with an average price rating of 2.63 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Sussex County

Sussex County 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 county 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 Sussex County below, including the metrics used and how Sussex County compares to the rest of New Jersey and nation.

Sussex County ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Sussex County	New Jersey	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sussex County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	90.93%	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.	8,815 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 Sussex County.	6.0	6.2	6.8

 

Sussex County Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Sussex County	New Jersey	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	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.	14%	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.	97%	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.	84%	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.	84%	81%	76%

Sussex County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Sussex County is B+, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sussex County is high with a score of 78 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sussex County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Sussex County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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 Sussex County households have an internet connection despite having 99.85% availability. 84% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 84% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 84% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Sussex County 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 Counties Compare to Sussex County?

How Much Speed does a Sussex County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sussex County is 2.6, which is smaller than the New Jersey average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Sussex County's average household income is $122,817 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.

Sussex County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New Jersey average of 16%. Additionally, 14% 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 Sussex County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Sussex County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sussex County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sussex County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sussex County?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sussex County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Sussex County?

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 Sussex County 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 Sussex County is Planet Networks.
• Viasat, Optimum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sussex County, 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 Sussex County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Sussex County 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 Sussex County's B+ ISP Report Card and 78 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.