*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 97.34%
3 providers - 0.81%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Highland Park 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 Highland Park area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Highland Park residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 86% of those living in Highland Park.
There are four internet providers serving the Highland Park area, and 97.34% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Highland Park'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 | 157 Mbps | 28 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 68 Mbps | 24 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Highland Park.
The largest internet providers in Highland Park are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Highland Park.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Highland Park residents, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 86% of the area. Highland Park’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Highland Park 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 nearly all households in Highland Park covering 90% 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 Highland Park than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Highland Park, $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 Highland Park, $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 Highland Park. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Highland Park's providers, 351 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 nearly all households in Highland Park covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Highland Park 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 Highland Park, $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 Highland Park, $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 Highland Park. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Highland Park's providers, 351 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 Highland Park covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Highland Park 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 Highland Park, $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 Highland Park, $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 Highland Park. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Highland Park's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Highland Park, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Highland Park, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Highland Park and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Highland Park at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Highland Park at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Highland Park residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Highland Park with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Highland Park. The next fastest internet provider in Highland Park is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Highland Park with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Highland Park, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Highland Park, covering 90% of the city.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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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