*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Hawthorne 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 70% of those living in Hawthorne.
There are four internet providers serving the Hawthorne area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hawthorne's four internet providers, prices start at $40 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 | 141 Mbps | 36 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 108 Mbps | 51 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hawthorne.
The largest internet providers in Hawthorne are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Hawthorne.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Hawthorne residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 72% of the area. Hawthorne’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Hawthorne 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Hawthorne, $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 Hawthorne, $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 Hawthorne. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hawthorne's providers, 347 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Hawthorne covering 72% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne, $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 Hawthorne, $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 Hawthorne. These download speeds are available to 72% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hawthorne's providers, 347 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Hawthorne covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne, $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 Hawthorne, $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 Hawthorne. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hawthorne's providers, 347 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Hawthorne, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Hawthorne, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Hawthorne and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Hawthorne at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Hawthorne at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Hawthorne residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Hawthorne with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Hawthorne. The next fastest internet provider in Hawthorne is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Hawthorne with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hawthorne, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Hawthorne, covering 99% of the city.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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