Compare 07860 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Newton – 115 Mbps
NJ – 157 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Newton – 108 Mbps
NJ – 68 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Newton.
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Find internet providers serving the 07860 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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Verizon | $39.99 | - | DSL | 3.140% |
CenturyLink | $45.00 | 20 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
Optimum | $30.00 | 300 - 400 Mbps | Cable | 12% |
Blue Ridge Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 100% |
Service Electric Broadband Cable | $28.20 | 10 - 105 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Blue Ridge Communications | - | - | Cable | 100% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 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. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.98%
3 providers - 99.92%
4+ providers - 14.43%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 07860 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 07860 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 100% of those living in the 07860 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 07860 area, and 99.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 07860, prices start at $28.2 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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CenturyLink | 14 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
Optimum | 144 Mbps | 23 Mbps | Cable |
Verizon | 166 Mbps | 87 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Newton.
The largest internet providers serving the 07860 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Optimum, and Service Electric Broadband Cable bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 07860 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 12% of the area. Newton’s third most-available internet provider, Service Electric Broadband Cable, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 07860 ZIP code.
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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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 07860 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Newton, $42.20.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newton, $0.58.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 07860 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Newton's providers, 128 Mbps.
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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 a limited number of households in the 07860 ZIP code, covering 12% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 07860 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Newton, $42.20.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newton, $0.58.
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 07860 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Newton's providers, 128 Mbps.
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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 Service Electric Broadband Cable offers broadband to all households in the 07860 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Service Electric Broadband Cable’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 07860 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Service Electric Broadband Cable start at $28.2/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Newton, $42.20.
Service Electric Broadband Cable customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.82 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Newton, $0.58.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Service Electric Broadband Cable offers download speeds up to 105 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 07860 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Newton's providers, 128 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 07860 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 07860 and the greater Newton area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Newton at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Newton at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 07860 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Blue Ridge Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 07860 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 07860. The next fastest internet provider in the 07860 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 400 Mbps to 12% of the area.
Service Electric Broadband Cable offers the cheapest internet in the 07860 ZIP with service starting at $28.2/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Newton, $42.20.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 07860 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city.
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.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.