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Shop the best Harrison internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, fiber-optic and DSL providers in your area.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.58%
2 providers - 99.56%
3 providers - 1.47%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Harrison 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 Harrison area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Harrison 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 90% of those living in Harrison.
There are four internet providers serving the Harrison area, and 99.56% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Harrison's four internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 148 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 80 Mbps | 27 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Harrison.
The largest internet providers in Harrison are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Harrison.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Harrison residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Harrison’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Harrison 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Harrison covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Harrison residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Harrison, $40.00.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Harrison, $1.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Harrison. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Harrison'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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Harrison covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Harrison 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Harrison, $40.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Harrison, $1.90.
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 Harrison. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Harrison'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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Harrison covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Harrison 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Harrison, $40.00.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Harrison, $1.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Harrison. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Harrison's providers, 150 Mbps.
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Harrison with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Harrison. The next fastest internet provider in Harrison is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 400 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Harrison with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Harrison, $40.00.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Harrison, covering 99% of the city.
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%.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
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