*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 - 99.94%
3 providers - 2.43%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in South Amboy 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 South Amboy area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of South Amboy residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 91% of those living in South Amboy.
There are four internet providers serving the South Amboy area, and 99.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among South Amboy's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in South Amboy are Verizon and Optimum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to South Amboy.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all South Amboy residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 66% of the area. South Amboy’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of South Amboy 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in South Amboy covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in South Amboy 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 South Amboy, $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 South Amboy, $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 South Amboy. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all South Amboy'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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to most households in South Amboy covering 66% 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 South Amboy than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in South Amboy, $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 South Amboy, $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 South Amboy. These download speeds are available to 66% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all South Amboy'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 Optimum offers broadband to all households in South Amboy covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but South Amboy 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 South Amboy, $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 South Amboy, $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 South Amboy. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all South Amboy's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of South Amboy, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside South Amboy, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in South Amboy and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in South Amboy at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in South Amboy at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many South Amboy residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in South Amboy with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in South Amboy. The next fastest internet provider in South Amboy is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in South Amboy with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in South Amboy, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in South Amboy, covering 66% of the city.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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