*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 98.92%
3 providers - 1.43%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Park Ridge residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 72% of those living in Park Ridge.
There are four internet providers serving the Park Ridge area, and 98.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Park Ridge's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Park Ridge are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Park Ridge.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Park Ridge residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 73% of the area. Park Ridge’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Park Ridge 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Park Ridge covering 98% 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 Park Ridge than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Park Ridge, $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 Park Ridge, $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 Park Ridge. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Park Ridge's providers, 348 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Park Ridge covering 73% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge, $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 Park Ridge, $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 Park Ridge. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Park Ridge's providers, 348 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Park Ridge covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge, $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 Park Ridge, $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 Park Ridge. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Park Ridge's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Park Ridge, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Park Ridge, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Park Ridge and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Park Ridge at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Park Ridge at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Park Ridge residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Park Ridge with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Park Ridge. The next fastest internet provider in Park Ridge is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Park Ridge with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Park Ridge, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Park Ridge, covering 98% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
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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