*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 - 99.83%
3 providers - 4.86%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Middlesex 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 Middlesex area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Middlesex residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 79% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 70% of those living in Middlesex.
There are five internet providers serving the Middlesex area, and 99.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Middlesex's five 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 | 209 Mbps | 38 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 43 Mbps | 14 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Middlesex.
The largest internet providers in Middlesex are Verizon and Optimum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Middlesex.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to most Middlesex residents, covering 81% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 70% of the area. Middlesex’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Middlesex 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Middlesex covering 81% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Middlesex 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 Middlesex, $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 Middlesex, $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 Middlesex. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Middlesex's providers, 348 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Middlesex covering 70% 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 Middlesex than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Middlesex, $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 Middlesex, $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 Middlesex. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Middlesex's providers, 348 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 Middlesex covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Middlesex 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 Middlesex, $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 Middlesex, $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 Middlesex. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Middlesex's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Middlesex, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Middlesex, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Middlesex and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Middlesex at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Middlesex at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Middlesex residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Middlesex with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Middlesex. The next fastest internet provider in Middlesex is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 81% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Middlesex with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Middlesex, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Middlesex, covering 70% of the city.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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