Shop the best South Amboy internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL 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 - 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.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Optimum | 191 Mbps | 34 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 169 Mbps | 150 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in South Amboy.
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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 Sep 23, 2022.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
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%.
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