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*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.
Need help?Newark internet service at a glance
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
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.
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
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*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.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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.
Viasat satellite internet
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*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.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Newark?
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.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Newark?
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.
Is fiber internet available in Newark?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Newark, covering 96% of the city.
Is cable or DSL better?
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.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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%.
How do I change internet providers?
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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