*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.54%
3 providers - 2.74%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Newark 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 Newark area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 93% of Newark residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.860% of those living in Newark.
There are five internet providers serving the Newark area, and 99.54% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Newark's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Newark are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Newark.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Newark residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 95% of the area. Newark’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Newark 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Newark covering 96% 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 Newark than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Newark, $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 Newark, $0.26.
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 Newark. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newark's providers, 361 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Newark covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Newark 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 Newark, $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 Newark, $0.26.
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 Newark. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newark's providers, 361 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Newark covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Newark 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 Newark, $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 Newark, $0.26.
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 Newark. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newark's providers, 361 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Newark, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Newark, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Newark and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Newark at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Newark at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Newark residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Newark with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 2.162% of households in Newark. The next fastest internet provider in Newark is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Newark with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Newark, $50.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Newark, covering 96% of the city.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.
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