Shop the best South Plainfield internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers in your area.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.36%
2 providers - 98.88%
3 providers - 22.71%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in South Plainfield 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 Plainfield area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 95% of South Plainfield residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 65% of those living in South Plainfield.
There are five internet providers serving the South Plainfield area, and 98.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among South Plainfield'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | 243 Mbps | 83 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 243 Mbps | 167 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 140 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in South Plainfield.
The largest internet providers in South Plainfield are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to South Plainfield.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all South Plainfield residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 65% of the area. South Plainfield’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of South Plainfield 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 nearly all households in South Plainfield covering 95% 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 Plainfield 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 South Plainfield, $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 South Plainfield, $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 South Plainfield. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all South Plainfield's providers, 358 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 most households in South Plainfield covering 65% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield, $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 South Plainfield, $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 South Plainfield. These download speeds are available to 65% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all South Plainfield's providers, 358 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 South Plainfield covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield, $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 South Plainfield, $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 South Plainfield. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all South Plainfield's providers, 358 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of South Plainfield, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside South Plainfield, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in South Plainfield and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in South Plainfield at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in South Plainfield at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many South Plainfield residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in South Plainfield with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in South Plainfield. The next fastest internet provider in South Plainfield is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 22% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in South Plainfield with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in South Plainfield, $50.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in South Plainfield, covering 95% of the city.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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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