Compare Raritan internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Raritan – 89 Mbps
NJ – 154 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Raritan – 34 Mbps
NJ – 66 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Raritan.
*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.96%
3 providers - 3.09%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Raritan 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 Raritan area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Raritan residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Raritan, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Raritan area, and 99.96% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Raritan'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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Verizon | 241 Mbps | 147 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
Optimum | 196 Mbps | 28 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Raritan.
The largest internet providers in Raritan are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Raritan.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Raritan residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 93% of the area. Raritan’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Raritan 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 all households in Raritan covering 99% 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 Raritan than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Raritan, $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 Raritan, $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 Raritan. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Raritan'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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Raritan covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Raritan 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 Raritan, $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 Raritan, $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 Raritan. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Raritan'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Raritan covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Raritan 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 Raritan, $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 Raritan, $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 Raritan. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Raritan's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Raritan, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Raritan, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Raritan and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Raritan at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Raritan at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Raritan residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Raritan with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Raritan. The next fastest internet provider in Raritan is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Raritan with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Raritan, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Raritan, covering 99% of the city.
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.
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.
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.