Shop the best Somers Point internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 - 98.78%
2 providers - 97.41%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Somers Point 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 Somers Point area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Somers Point residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.610% of those living in Somers Point.
There are four internet providers serving the Somers Point area, and 97.41% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Somers Point'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 | 107 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Somers Point.
The largest internet providers in Somers Point are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Somers Point.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Somers Point residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Somers Point’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Somers Point 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Somers Point covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Somers Point 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 Somers Point, $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 Somers Point, $0.55.
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 Somers Point. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Somers Point's providers, 116 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 Somers Point covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Somers Point 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 Somers Point, $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 Somers Point, $0.55.
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 Somers Point. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Somers Point's providers, 116 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Somers Point covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Somers Point 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Somers Point, $53.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Somers Point, $0.55.
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 Somers Point. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Somers Point's providers, 116 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Somers Point with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Somers Point. The next fastest internet provider in Somers Point is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Somers Point with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Somers Point, $53.74.
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Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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