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Shop the best Emerson internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, fiber-optic and DSL providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 - 99.92%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Emerson 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 Emerson area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Emerson residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 59% of those living in Emerson.
There are four internet providers serving the Emerson area, and 99.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Emerson's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 366 Mbps | 401 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Optimum | 219 Mbps | 34 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Emerson.
The largest internet providers in Emerson are Optimum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Emerson.
Cable internet from Optimum is available to nearly all Emerson residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Emerson’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Emerson residents.
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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 Emerson covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Emerson residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Emerson, $46.66.
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 Emerson, $0.42.
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 Emerson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Emerson's providers, 146 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Emerson covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Emerson where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Emerson, $46.66.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emerson, $0.42.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Emerson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Emerson's providers, 146 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Emerson covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Emerson where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Emerson, $46.66.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emerson, $0.42.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Emerson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Emerson's providers, 146 Mbps.
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Emerson with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Emerson. The next fastest internet provider in Emerson is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 400 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Emerson with plans starting at $40/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Emerson, $46.66.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Emerson, covering 99% of the city.
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.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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