*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 - 98.31%
3 providers - 3.23%
4+ providers - 0.76%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Union City 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 Union City area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Union City residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Union City, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Union City area, and 98.31% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Union City'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 | 189 Mbps | 22 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 144 Mbps | 76 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Union City.
The largest internet providers in Union City are Verizon and Optimum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Union City.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Union City residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 98% of the area. Union City’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Union City 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 Union City covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Union City 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 Union City, $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 Union City, $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 Union City. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Union City'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 nearly all households in Union City 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 Union City than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Union City, $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 Union City, $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 Union City. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Union City'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 Union City covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Union City 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 Union City, $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 Union City, $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 Union City. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Union City's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Union City, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Union City, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Union City and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Union City at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Union City at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Union City residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Union City with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Union City. The next fastest internet provider in Union City is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Union City with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Union City, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Union City, covering 98% of the city.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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