Shop the best Old Bridge internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, fiber-optic and cable providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 96.77%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge area will have access to DSL, which covers 87% of Old Bridge residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 25% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Old Bridge, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Old Bridge area, and 96.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Old Bridge's four internet providers, prices start at $40 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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| Optimum | 172 Mbps | 32 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 110 Mbps | 33 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Old Bridge.
The largest internet providers in Old Bridge are Verizon and Optimum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Old Bridge.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Old Bridge residents, covering 87% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 25% of the area. Old Bridge’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Old Bridge 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Old Bridge covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Old Bridge 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Old Bridge, $56.24.
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 Old Bridge, $0.24.
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 Old Bridge. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Old Bridge's providers, 351 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to some, but not many households in Old Bridge covering 25% 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 Old Bridge than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Old Bridge, $56.24.
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 Old Bridge, $0.24.
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 Old Bridge. These download speeds are available to 25% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Old Bridge's providers, 351 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Old Bridge covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge, $56.24.
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 Old Bridge, $0.24.
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 Old Bridge. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Old Bridge's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Old Bridge, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Old Bridge, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Old Bridge and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Old Bridge at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Old Bridge at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Old Bridge residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Old Bridge with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Old Bridge. The next fastest internet provider in Old Bridge is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 87% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Old Bridge with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Old Bridge, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Old Bridge, covering 25% of the city.
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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Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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