*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 - 99.98%
3 providers - 8.69%
4+ providers - 1.28%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 08840 ZIP code 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 08840 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 11% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Metuchen, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 08840 area, and 99.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 08840, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Optimum | 168 Mbps | 43 Mbps | Cable |
| Xfinity | 118 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 57 Mbps | 19 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Metuchen.
The largest internet providers serving the 08840 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and Optimum bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 08840 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 11% of the area. Metuchen’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 97% of residents in the 08840 ZIP code.
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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 all households in the 08840 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Metuchen, $50.99.
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 Metuchen, $0.37.
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 08840 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Metuchen's providers, 133 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 Xfinity offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 08840 ZIP code, covering 11% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 08840 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Metuchen, $50.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Metuchen, $0.37.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 08840 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Metuchen's providers, 133 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 nearly all households in the 08840 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 08840 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 Metuchen, $50.99.
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 Metuchen, $0.37.
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 08840 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Metuchen's providers, 133 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 08840 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 08840 and the greater Metuchen area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Metuchen at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Metuchen at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 08840 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 08840 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 11% of households in 08840. The next fastest internet provider in the 08840 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 08840 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Metuchen, $50.99.
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.
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