*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 - 99.97%
2 providers - 99.93%
3 providers - 4.48%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rutherford 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 Rutherford area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Rutherford residents. Cable 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 94% of those living in Rutherford.
There are five internet providers serving the Rutherford area, and 99.93% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rutherford's five 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 | 132 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| Optimum | 93 Mbps | 77 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 69 Mbps | 23 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rutherford.
The largest internet providers in Rutherford are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Rutherford.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Rutherford residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 94% of the area. Rutherford’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Rutherford 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 Rutherford covering 100% 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford, $50.99.
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 Rutherford, $0.26.
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 Rutherford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rutherford's providers, 361 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 Rutherford covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Rutherford 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 Rutherford, $50.99.
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 Rutherford, $0.26.
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 Rutherford. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rutherford's providers, 361 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 all households in Rutherford covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rutherford 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 Rutherford, $50.99.
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 Rutherford, $0.26.
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 Rutherford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rutherford's providers, 361 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Rutherford, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Rutherford, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Rutherford and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rutherford at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rutherford at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Rutherford residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Rutherford with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Rutherford. The next fastest internet provider in Rutherford is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 1.663% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Rutherford with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rutherford, $50.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rutherford, covering 100% of the city.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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