*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.85%
3 providers - 1.44%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Clifton is comparable to the rest of New Jersey - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Clifton area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Clifton residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 85% of those living in Clifton.
There are four internet providers serving the Clifton area, and 99.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Clifton's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Clifton are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Clifton.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Clifton residents, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 88% of the area. Clifton’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Clifton residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Clifton covering 90% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Clifton than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Clifton, $56.24.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Clifton, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Clifton. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Clifton's providers, 351 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Clifton covering 88% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Clifton to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Clifton, $56.24.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Clifton, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Clifton. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Clifton's providers, 351 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Clifton covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Clifton residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Clifton, $56.24.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Clifton, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Clifton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Clifton's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Clifton, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Clifton, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Clifton and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Clifton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Clifton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Clifton residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Clifton with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Clifton. The next fastest internet provider in Clifton is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Clifton with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Clifton, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Clifton, covering 90% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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