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Newark, NJ internet providers

Provider
Verizon - -Fiber-optic96%
Verizon - -DSL95%
Xfinity $20.00 25 - 400 MbpsCable2.162%
Optimum $40.00 300 - 400 MbpsCable100%
HughesNet $49.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%

*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 Jun 27, 2022.

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Newark internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    940 Mbps

    Provider: Verizon

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    277093

    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

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 95%

    Fiber - 96%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, 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 cable, which covers 100% of Newark residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 95% 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 $20 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.

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Average internet speeds in Newark

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Optimum 164 Mbps 23 Mbps Cable
Xfinity 232 Mbps 29 Mbps Cable
Verizon 199 Mbps 105 Mbps Fiber-optic

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Newark.

Compare Newark internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Newark – 149 Mbps

    NJ – 157 Mbps

    U.S. – 125 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Newark – 67 Mbps

    NJ – 68 Mbps

    U.S. – 45 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Newark.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Newark

The largest internet providers in Newark are Optimum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Newark.

Cable internet from Optimum is available to nearly all Newark residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Newark’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Newark residents.

Optimum cable internet

Provider
Optimum
Starting price*
$40/mo.
Max download speed

400 Mbps

Max upload speed

35 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.

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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Newark, $40.00.

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, $0.44.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 400 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, 213 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Newark covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Newark 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Newark, $40.00.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newark, $0.44.

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 Newark. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Newark's providers, 213 Mbps.

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Viasat satellite internet

Provider
Viasat
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.

Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Newark covering 100% of the area.

Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Newark 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Newark, $40.00.

Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newark, $0.44.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Newark. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Newark's providers, 213 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Newark with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Newark. The next fastest internet provider in Newark is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 400 Mbps to 2.162% of the area.

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Newark with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Newark, $40.00.

Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Newark, covering 96% of the city.

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%.

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