*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.75%
3 providers - 33.80%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Watchung 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 Watchung area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 97% of Watchung residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 34% of those living in Watchung.
There are five internet providers serving the Watchung area, and 98.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Watchung's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Watchung are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Watchung.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Watchung residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 86% of the area. Watchung’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 34% of Watchung 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Watchung covering 97% 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 Watchung 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 Watchung, $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 Watchung, $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 Watchung. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Watchung'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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Watchung covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Watchung 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 Watchung, $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 Watchung, $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 Watchung. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Watchung'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to some, but not many households in Watchung covering 34% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Watchung 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 Watchung, $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 Watchung, $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 Watchung. These download speeds are available to 34% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Watchung's providers, 358 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Watchung, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Watchung, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Watchung and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Watchung at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Watchung at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Watchung residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Watchung with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 34% of households in Watchung. The next fastest internet provider in Watchung is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Watchung with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Watchung, $50.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Watchung, covering 97% of the city.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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