Best Internet Providers in Union County, NJ
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Union County, NJ
Union County 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Union County.
Ranks compare Union County with the 21 New Jersey counties.
The Best Internet in Union County, NJ at a Glance
Union County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Verizon
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XFINITY
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Optimum
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Union County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Union County, NJ?
XFINITY from Comcast is the highest-rated internet provider in Union County 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 Union County?
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 Union County
- Optimum - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable 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 Union County Compares to the Rest of New Jersey
Union County's report card score is tied 5th of 21 and its connectivity index is tied 9th of 21.
| Measure | Union County | Rank among New Jersey counties | New Jersey | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 97.3% | 3rd of 21 | 80.8% | 71.5% | Bergen County (98.4%) |
| Average top speed | 4,582 Mbps | 9th of 21 | 4,593 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Sussex County (8,954 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | 8th of 21 | 6.4 | 7.1 | Hudson County (7.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 3.0 | Tied 2nd of 21 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Ocean County (3.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | 14th of 21 | 17% | 15% | Somerset County (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 11th of 21 | 96% | 96% | Somerset County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 7th of 21 | 93% | 91% | Morris County and Somerset County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | Tied 10th of 21 | 81% | 76% | Somerset County (87%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 13th of 21 | 84% | 81% | Hunterdon County and Somerset County (91%) |
| Median household income | $119,171 | 10th of 21 | $118,198 | $93,246 | Somerset County ($156,447) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 7th of 21 | 16% | 16% | Gloucester County and Mercer County and 1 more (18%) |
Fiber reaches 97.3% of homes in Union County, against 80.8% across New Jersey. Households in Union County are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $119,171 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Union County Compares to Its Neighbors
Union County has 6 neighbors, 1 of them in New York. Among them, Richmond County, NY has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Middlesex County the fewest (78.1%); Union County has 97.3%.
Map of Union County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Union County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County (this page) | 575,345 | 97.3% | 4,582 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Essex County | 863,728 | 95.9% | 5,280 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 71/100 |
| Middlesex County | 863,162 | 78.1% | 5,110 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 84/100 |
| Hudson County | 724,854 | 96.7% | 4,788 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 68/100 |
| Morris County | 509,285 | 91.4% | 6,828 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 86/100 |
| Richmond County, NY | 495,747 | 99.5% | 2,271 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 72/100 |
| Somerset County | 345,361 | 88.7% | 4,531 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 88/100 |
Internet in Union County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 78.3% of homes in Rahway to 100.0% in Vauxhall; by ZIP code, from 75.9% in 07065 (Rahway) to 100.0% in 07208 (Elizabeth). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Union County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 136,654 | 99.4% | 7,966 Mbps | 7 | A | 54/100 |
| Plainfield | 54,344 | 98.6% | 2,437 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Union | 53,617 | 95.0% | 2,528 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 82/100 |
| Linden | 44,826 | 99.8% | 7,577 Mbps | 7.7 | A | 71/100 |
| Westfield | 30,073 | 99.5% | 2,301 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Rahway | 28,811 | 78.3% | 6,730 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 68/100 |
| Scotch Plains | 24,340 | 96.0% | 2,637 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 95/100 |
| Cranford | 23,610 | 99.9% | 2,457 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Hillside | 23,483 | 99.9% | 2,908 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 80/100 |
| Roselle | 23,267 | 99.8% | 4,372 Mbps | 7 | A- | 72/100 |
| Summit | 22,787 | 99.0% | 2,004 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Springfield | 17,859 | 99.4% | 2,267 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Clark | 16,240 | 93.7% | 7,625 Mbps | 7 | A- | 85/100 |
| Roselle Park | 14,071 | 96.5% | 2,616 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 76/100 |
| New Providence | 13,646 | 96.9% | 2,287 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 87/100 |
| Berkeley Heights | 13,398 | 93.0% | 2,524 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 93/100 |
| Kenilworth | 8,469 | 99.8% | 2,289 Mbps | 5.5 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Mountainside | 8,241 | 99.1% | 2,283 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Fanwood | 7,816 | 100.0% | 2,282 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 91/100 |
| Garwood | 4,735 | 100.0% | 2,282 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 70/100 |
| Vauxhall | 3,744 | 100.0% | 2,276 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 71/100 |
ZIP codes in Union County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07083 (Union) | 55,952 | 95.2% | 2,503 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 81/100 |
| 07060 (Plainfield) | 49,220 | 97.5% | 2,670 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 75/100 |
| 07036 (Linden) | 45,161 | 99.8% | 7,580 Mbps | 7.7 | A | 71/100 |
| 07202 (Elizabeth) | 43,708 | 99.4% | 7,961 Mbps | 7.1 | A | 45/100 |
| 07208 (Elizabeth) | 33,561 | 100.0% | 7,995 Mbps | 7.6 | A | 68/100 |
| 07090 (Westfield) | 31,084 | 99.6% | 2,301 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 95/100 |
| 07206 (Elizabeth) | 30,590 | 99.4% | 7,982 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 43/100 |
| 07065 (Rahway) | 29,556 | 75.9% | 6,585 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 67/100 |
| 07201 (Elizabeth) | 29,463 | 98.9% | 7,927 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 66/100 |
| 07076 (Scotch Plains) | 24,903 | 94.2% | 2,490 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 95/100 |
| 07901 (Summit) | 24,151 | 99.0% | 2,019 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 89/100 |
| 07016 (Cranford) | 23,847 | 99.9% | 2,455 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 83/100 |
| 07203 (Roselle) | 22,695 | 99.8% | 4,287 Mbps | 7 | A- | 73/100 |
| 07205 (Hillside) | 22,432 | 99.9% | 2,914 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 81/100 |
| 07081 (Springfield) | 17,199 | 99.4% | 2,266 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 84/100 |
| 07066 (Clark) | 15,524 | 97.5% | 7,850 Mbps | 7 | A- | 85/100 |
| 07063 (Plainfield) | 14,725 | 100.0% | 3,252 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 80/100 |
| 07062 (Plainfield) | 14,254 | 100.0% | 2,255 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 83/100 |
| 07204 (Roselle Park) | 13,967 | 96.5% | 2,619 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 76/100 |
| 07974 (New Providence) | 13,171 | 93.3% | 2,275 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 86/100 |
| 07922 (Berkeley Heights) | 12,362 | 96.1% | 2,500 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 94/100 |
| 07033 (Kenilworth) | 8,427 | 99.8% | 2,289 Mbps | 5.5 | B+ | 70/100 |
| 07023 (Fanwood) | 7,745 | 100.0% | 2,283 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 91/100 |
| 07092 (Mountainside) | 7,082 | 99.0% | 2,285 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 93/100 |
| 07027 (Garwood) | 4,454 | 100.0% | 2,281 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 69/100 |
| 07088 (Vauxhall) | 3,793 | 98.7% | 2,272 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Union County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Union County
| 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 Union County Internet Providers
Based on 205 reviews from New Jersey internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Union County residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.13 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in New Jersey, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.1% coverage in Union County.
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 Union County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Union County, New Jersey, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Union County Overall | New Jersey Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (5) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Union County
Based on data reported by Union County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Union County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,612 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Union County Speed | New Jersey Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (5) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (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 Union County?
Of the providers in Union County, customers rate XFINITY from Comcast the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Union County 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.
XFINITY from Comcast is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher 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 Union County, New Jersey, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Union County
| ISP / Tech Type | Union County Affordability | New Jersey Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (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 | ||
| Verizon | (5) | (89) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Union County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Union County?
EarthLink Fiber in Union County, NJ
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,009 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 88.7% of Union County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,009 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 1,987 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Union County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Union County, NJ
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,009 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 88.7% of Union County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,009 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 1,987 Mbps throughout the county. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Union County from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Optimum Fiber in Union County, NJ
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 40.6% of Union County homes. Across the county, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Union County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Union County, NJ
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Union County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Union County, NJ
Availability:
75.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.6% of Union County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Union County, NJ
Availability:
75.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.6% of Union County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Union County, NJ
Availability:
58.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
254 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.9% of Union County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 254 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Union County?
XFINITY Cable in Union County, NJ
Availability:
78.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,994 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 78.7% of Union County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,994 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 2,000, with an average of 249 Mbps throughout the county.
Optimum Cable in Union County, NJ
Availability:
42.9%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 42.9% of Union County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Union County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Union County, NJ.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New Jersey
Customer Reviews
Kevin J.
XFINITY Cable
January 14, 2026 I’ve been extremely happy with my internet service from Xfinity. They’ve been consistently reliable, and I’ve rarely experienced any outages or disruptions. On the few occasions I’ve needed assistance, their customer service has been responsive and helpful. The connection is fast and stable, which is important for both work and streaming. Overall, Xfinity has exceeded my expectations, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to others.
A Summit, NJ Customer
Metronet Fiber
March 11, 2025 Switched to Vexus the moment they became available in my area. Suddenlink (now optimum) was absolutely the worst company to ever deal with. Literally blamed me for their high prices and crapy service. Vexus has been freindly, helpful, great internet speeds, and anytime there is a disruption nofitications are sent out. Pricing is fair as well.
A Westfield, NJ Customer
Verizon Fiber
May 03, 2023 Honestly Verizon is so expensive, but it's better then comcast which I've also had. I'm interested in switching to something cheaper like Spectrum but haven't gotten around to it. Especially since I don't watch cable channels, but my husband does. I'm interested in cheap fast internet no frills. I have done so with my phone which I use prepaid phone internet.
Saladin F.
Verizon Fiber
April 16, 2023 I think that internet service is pretty decent for my service. With that being said, I also believe that I'm vastly overpaying for the quality of service that I'm getting, and this is even in spite of my neighborhood being an early adopter of fiber. I'm very certain that with the amount of paying per month (100 dollars for 5up15down) they could absolutely be more reasonable and maybe up the rate more. But I already know that unless the ISPes are all taken to task over this, this is a losing fight and a losing argument with most Americans who believe that companies should be allowed to charge high rates for terrible service, so I'm better off just not bothering at all.
A Westfield, NJ Customer
Verizon Fiber
March 30, 2023 Verizon Fios is fast and reliable. I like it because it is reasonably priced for the service. There is limited speed drops or lag. It has no problem streaming at 4K resolution. It even honored a state employee discount.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Union 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 Union County is XFINITY.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Union County is XFINITY.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Union County, available to 99.1% 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.