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Shop the best Ridgefield internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, fiber-optic and DSL providers in your area.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.90%
3 providers - 0.94%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Ridgefield residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 98% of those living in Ridgefield.
There are four internet providers serving the Ridgefield area, and 99.90% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ridgefield's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 82 Mbps | 27 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Spectrum | 119 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ridgefield.
The largest internet providers in Ridgefield are Spectrum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Ridgefield.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Ridgefield residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Ridgefield’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Ridgefield residents.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Ridgefield covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Ridgefield residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ridgefield, $49.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ridgefield, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Ridgefield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ridgefield's providers, 117 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Ridgefield covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ridgefield where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ridgefield, $49.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ridgefield, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Ridgefield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Ridgefield's providers, 117 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Ridgefield covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ridgefield where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ridgefield, $49.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ridgefield, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Ridgefield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Ridgefield's providers, 117 Mbps.
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Ridgefield with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Ridgefield. The next fastest internet provider in Ridgefield is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Ridgefield with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ridgefield, $49.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Ridgefield, covering 100% of the city.
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.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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.
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