*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 - 100%
3 providers - 4.95%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 88%, broadband coverage in the 07940 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of New Jersey - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 07940 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 63% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 63% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.840% of those living in the 07940 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 07940 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 07940, 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 |
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| Verizon | 124 Mbps | 77 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 41 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
| Optimum | 188 Mbps | 30 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Madison.
The largest internet providers serving the 07940 ZIP code are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 07940 ZIP code, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 90% of the area. Madison’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 07940 ZIP code.
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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 the 07940 ZIP code, 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 07940 ZIP code 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 Madison, $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 Madison, $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 07940 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Madison's providers, 308 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 nearly all households in the 07940 ZIP code, covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Madison, $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 Madison, $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 07940 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Madison's providers, 308 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 the 07940 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 07940 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 Madison, $50.99.
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 Madison, $0.26.
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 07940 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Madison's providers, 308 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 07940 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 07940 and the greater Madison area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Madison at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Madison at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 07940 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 07940 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.840% of households in 07940. The next fastest internet provider in the 07940 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 07940 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Madison, $50.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 07940 ZIP code, covering 98% of the city.
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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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