*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?At 90%, broadband coverage in Plainsboro 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 Plainsboro area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 73% of Plainsboro residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 55% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 54% of those living in Plainsboro.
There are four internet providers serving the Plainsboro area. Among Plainsboro's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 93 Mbps | 9 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 133 Mbps | 78 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Plainsboro.
The largest internet providers in Plainsboro are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Plainsboro.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to most Plainsboro residents, covering 73% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 60% of the area. Plainsboro’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 90% of Plainsboro 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Plainsboro covering 73% 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 Plainsboro 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 Plainsboro, $53.74.
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 Plainsboro, $0.31.
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 Plainsboro. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Plainsboro's providers, 301 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Plainsboro covering 60% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Plainsboro 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 Plainsboro, $53.74.
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 Plainsboro, $0.31.
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 Plainsboro. These download speeds are available to 60% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Plainsboro's providers, 301 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 Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Plainsboro covering 90% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Plainsboro residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Plainsboro, $53.74.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Plainsboro, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Plainsboro. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Plainsboro's providers, 301 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Plainsboro, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Plainsboro, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Plainsboro and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Plainsboro at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Plainsboro at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Plainsboro residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Plainsboro with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 90% of households in Plainsboro. The next fastest internet provider in Plainsboro is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 73% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Plainsboro with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Plainsboro, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Plainsboro, covering 73% 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.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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.
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