*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 - 99.62%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Mount Arlington 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 Mount Arlington area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Mount Arlington residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Mount Arlington, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Mount Arlington area, and 99.62% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Mount Arlington'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 | 206 Mbps | 29 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 2 Mbps | 0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Mount Arlington.
The largest internet providers in Mount Arlington are Verizon, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Mount Arlington.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Mount Arlington residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Mount Arlington’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Mount Arlington 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 all households in Mount Arlington covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Mount Arlington 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 Mount Arlington, $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 Mount Arlington, $0.35.
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 Mount Arlington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mount Arlington's providers, 113 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 Mount Arlington covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Mount Arlington 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 Mount Arlington, $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 Mount Arlington, $0.35.
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 Mount Arlington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mount Arlington's providers, 113 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Mount Arlington covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Mount Arlington 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Mount Arlington, $56.24.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mount Arlington, $0.35.
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 Mount Arlington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Mount Arlington's providers, 113 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Mount Arlington with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Mount Arlington. The next fastest internet provider in Mount Arlington is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Mount Arlington with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mount Arlington, $56.24.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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%.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
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