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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 4.16%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 07201 ZIP code 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 07201 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 99% of those living in the 07201 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 07201 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 07201, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Optimum | 175 Mbps | 24 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 196 Mbps | 70 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Elizabeth.
The largest internet providers serving the 07201 ZIP code are Verizon and Optimum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 07201 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 99% of the area. Elizabeth’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 07201 ZIP code.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 07201 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Elizabeth, $45.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 07201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Elizabeth's providers, 150 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 07201 ZIP code, covering 99% 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 07201 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Elizabeth, $45.00.
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 07201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elizabeth's providers, 150 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in the 07201 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 07201 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Elizabeth, $45.00.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elizabeth, $0.40.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 07201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elizabeth's providers, 150 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 07201 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 07201 and the greater Elizabeth area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Elizabeth at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 07201 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
XchangeTelecom is the fastest internet provider in the 07201 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.070% of households in 07201. The next fastest internet provider in the 07201 ZIP code is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in the 07201 ZIP with service starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Elizabeth, $45.00.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 07201 ZIP code, covering 99% of the city. XchangeTelecom also offers fiber internet in 07201 and is available to 1.070% of households.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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