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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 Oct 13, 2021.
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Broadband availability
35345
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 95.51%
3 providers - 2.81%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Fort Lee residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 91% of those living in Fort Lee.
There are four internet providers serving the Fort Lee area, and 95.51% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fort Lee's four internet providers, prices start at $44.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Fort Lee
The largest internet providers in Fort Lee are Verizon and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Fort Lee.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Fort Lee residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 91% of the area. Fort Lee’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Fort Lee residents.
Verizon DSL internet
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Fort Lee covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee, $48.74.
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 Fort Lee. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fort Lee's providers, 117 Mbps.
Verizon fiber-optic internet
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Fort Lee covering 91% 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 Fort Lee than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Fort Lee, $48.74.
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 Fort Lee. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Lee's providers, 117 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Fort Lee covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fort Lee residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fort Lee, $48.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fort Lee, $0.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Fort Lee. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Lee's providers, 117 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Fort Lee, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Fort Lee, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Fort Lee and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fort Lee at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Fort Lee at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Fort Lee residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Fort Lee?
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Fort Lee with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 91% of households in Fort Lee. The next fastest internet provider in Fort Lee is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Fort Lee?
Verizon offers the cheapest internet in Fort Lee with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Fort Lee, $48.74.
Is fiber internet available in Fort Lee?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fort Lee, covering 91% of the city.
Where can I find free Wi-Fi near me?
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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