Best Internet Providers in Toms River, NJ
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Toms River, NJ
Toms River 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 Toms River.
Ranks compare Toms River with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Toms River, NJ at a Glance
Toms River Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
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 Toms River ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Toms River, NJ?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Toms River 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 Toms River?
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 Toms River
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - 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
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Optimum - cable coverage map
How Toms River Compares to Places Its Size
Toms River's report card score is tied 258th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 330th of 749.
| Measure | Toms River | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Ocean County | New Jersey | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.1% | Tied 30th of 749 | 60.4% | 80.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,258 Mbps | 584th of 749 | 3,645 Mbps | 4,593 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | Tied 607th of 749 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 278th of 749 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 405th of 749 | 13% | 17% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 431st of 749 | 92% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 440th of 749 | 86% | 93% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | Tied 281st of 749 | 73% | 81% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | Tied 305th of 749 | 82% | 84% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $108,379 | 268th of 749 | $97,173 | $118,198 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 511th of 749 | 17% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 99.1% of homes in Toms River, against 60.4% across Ocean County and 80.8% across New Jersey. Households in Toms River are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $108,379 (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 Toms River
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Toms River?
EarthLink Fiber in Toms River, NJ
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,168 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 99.1% of Toms River homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,168 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 2,158 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Toms River from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Toms River, NJ
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,168 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 99.1% of Toms River homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,168 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 2,158 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Toms River from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Toms River, NJ
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Toms River homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Toms River?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Toms River, NJ
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Toms River homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Toms River, NJ
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of Toms River homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Toms River, NJ
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of Toms River homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Toms River, NJ
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
205 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.4% of Toms River homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 205 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Toms River?
XFINITY Cable in Toms River, NJ
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,643 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.6% of Toms River homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,643 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 154 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Toms River from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Cable in Toms River, NJ
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 1.6% of Toms River homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Toms River?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Toms River, NJ.
Internet in Toms River by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Toms River has 1 neighborhood and 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Toms River
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Heights | 3,029 | 99.5% | 2,299 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 66/100 |
ZIP codes in Toms River
How Toms River Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Toms River that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Pine Beach has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Ocean Gate the fewest (0.9%); Toms River has 99.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River (this page) | 96,674 | 99.1% | 2,258 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Bayville | 21,755 | 28.8% | 1,982 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 78/100 |
| Holiday City-Berkeley | 13,159 | 98.5% | 2,163 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 32/100 |
| Beachwood | 11,088 | 99.9% | 2,299 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Pine Lake Park | 7,995 | 97.5% | 2,293 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Holiday City South | 4,098 | 100.0% | 1,971 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 44/100 |
| South Toms River | 3,781 | 99.9% | 2,300 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Pine Beach | 2,649 | 100.0% | 2,284 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Ocean Gate | 2,024 | 0.9% | 1,962 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 55/100 |
| Island Heights | 2,007 | 100.0% | 2,298 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 63/100 |
| Mantoloking | 1,140 | 41.7% | 3,101 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 71/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Toms River?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Toms River
| 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 Toms River Internet Providers
Based on 205 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Toms River residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in New Jersey, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 97.1% coverage in Toms River.
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 Toms River Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Toms River, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Toms River Overall | New Jersey Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (2) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (6) | (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 Toms River
Based on data reported by Toms River ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Toms River. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,157 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Toms River Speed | New Jersey Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (2) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (6) | (71) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | 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 Toms River?
Of the providers in Toms River, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Toms River 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.
AT&T is rated 2.50 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Toms River, New Jersey, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Toms River
| ISP / Tech Type | Toms River Affordability | New Jersey Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (2) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (37) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (6) | (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
A Toms River, NJ Customer
XFINITY Cable
January 09, 2026 A Toms River, NJ Customer
XFINITY Cable
October 14, 2025 Overall we are somewhat satisfied with Comcast. They reduced the pricing for us recently but we have to keep calling them every year or so. It goes up a lot. Also the upload speed is very disappointing. The download speeds are great though and our streaming tv services work good.
Wes C.
Verizon Fiber
August 10, 2025 In general, I am very happy with the service from Verizon Fios. There is a tremendous amount of channels available and as far as Wi-Fi, we have no issues whatsoever in our house. We seem to always have a strong signal and have not experienced any troubles at all since we switched to them a bunch of years ago. The speed of everything that we do is quick!
A Toms River, NJ Customer
XFINITY Cable
October 26, 2024 
Lori M.
XFINITY Cable
August 25, 2024 Xfinity is expensive and their customer service is very difficult to deal with. Every single time I have contacted them.I end up extremely frustrated As they talk you in circles. Customer service very often is redundant and ask questions that are not related. Oftentimes it seems to be outsourced overseas where there seems to be a difficulty with language barriers. For the amount of money I'm paying every month.I'm very unhappy Not to mention I just.
Have the very basic cable.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Toms River?
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 Toms River is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Toms River is AT&T.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Toms River, available to 99.7% 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.