*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 - 99.33%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 08857 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 08857 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 24% of those living in the 08857 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 08857 area, and 99.33% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 08857, 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 | 188 Mbps | 80 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Old Bridge.
The largest internet providers serving the 08857 ZIP code are Verizon and Optimum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 08857 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 24% of the area. Old Bridge’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 08857 ZIP code.
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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 08857 ZIP code, covering 95% 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 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 08857 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% 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 the 08857 ZIP code, covering 24% 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 08857 ZIP code 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 08857 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 24% 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 the 08857 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 08857 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 08857 ZIP code. 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 have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 08857 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 08857 and the greater Old Bridge area. 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 in the 08857 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in the 08857 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 08857. The next fastest internet provider in the 08857 ZIP code is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in the 08857 ZIP with service 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 serving the 08857 ZIP code, covering 24% of the city.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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