Compare 07106 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Newark – 144 Mbps
NJ – 154 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Newark – 64 Mbps
NJ – 66 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Newark.
Internet providers in 07106
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?07106 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
18439
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 100.00%
3 providers - 6.11%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 07106 ZIP code 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 07106 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.880% of those living in the 07106 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 07106 area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 07106, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Newark
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | 206 Mbps | 23 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 147 Mbps | 68 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Newark.
Top high-speed internet providers in 07106
The largest internet providers serving the 07106 ZIP code are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 07106 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 94% of the area. Newark’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 07106 ZIP code.
Verizon fiber-optic internet
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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 all households in the 07106 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 07106 ZIP code 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 07106 ZIP code. 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.
Verizon DSL internet
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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 the 07106 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 07106 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newark's providers, 361 Mbps.
Optimum cable internet
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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 the 07106 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 07106 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 07106 ZIP code. 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.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 07106 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 07106 and the greater Newark area. 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 in the 07106 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 07106 frequently asked questions
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 07106 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 5.520% of households in 07106. The next fastest internet provider in the 07106 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 07106 ZIP with service 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 serving the 07106 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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