*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 - 99.62%
3 providers - 15.65%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Shrewsbury residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 88% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 88% of those living in Shrewsbury.
There are four internet providers serving the Shrewsbury area, and 99.62% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Shrewsbury's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Shrewsbury are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Shrewsbury.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Shrewsbury residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 89% of the area. Shrewsbury’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury, $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 Shrewsbury, $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 Shrewsbury. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shrewsbury's providers, 351 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 nearly all households in Shrewsbury covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury, $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 Shrewsbury, $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 Shrewsbury. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shrewsbury's providers, 351 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Shrewsbury covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury, $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 Shrewsbury, $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 Shrewsbury. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shrewsbury's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Shrewsbury, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Shrewsbury, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Shrewsbury and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Shrewsbury at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Shrewsbury at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Shrewsbury residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Shrewsbury with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Shrewsbury. The next fastest internet provider in Shrewsbury is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Shrewsbury with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Shrewsbury, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Shrewsbury, covering 98% of the city.
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.
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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