Internet providers in New Jersey

Best internet providers in New Jersey

Xfinity Internet

(4176) 4.2k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$40

00/mo*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

2,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with Xfinity

(844) 451-2720 Check plans with Xfinity

(844) 451-2720

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T-Mobile Internet

(1651) 1.7k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$35

00/mo*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

415

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with T-Mobile

(844) 451-2720 Check plans with T-Mobile

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with T-Mobile

*Pricing based on bundle options and AutoPay. 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. Speeds may vary. Standalone plan starts at $50/mo.

*Pricing based on bundle options and AutoPay. 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. Speeds may vary. Standalone plan starts at $50/mo.

Optimum Internet

(605) 605 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$40

00/mo*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

8,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with Optimum

(844) 451-2720 Check plans with Optimum

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with Optimum

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Key takeaways

• New Jersey internet providers offer median download speeds of 301 Mbps and upload speeds of 68 Mbps
• Fiber is accessible to over half the state; cable has 96% coverage of New Jersey
• The best, most available New Jersey internet providers include Xfinity, Verizon, Optimum and T-Mobile

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Find New Jersey internet providers by city

New Jersey is a small but mighty state that is also the most densely populated in the U.S. Finding internet service won’t be difficult though, as New Jersey is also in the top 10 states with the best internet connectivity. 

Find out which internet service providers (ISPs) are available in your part of New Jersey to get the best service available for you. 

Northern New Jersey

• Download speeds in the North Jersey cities generally sit above 300 Mbps
• Upload speeds hover between 90 and 200 Mbps
• Most cities have at least seven or eight internet providers available

North Jersey comprises the portions between the Upper Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean. North Jersey generally has access to cable, fiber, 5G and satellite internet. Most fiber availability is centered around its more populated areas, such as Newark and Jersey City. Satellite and cable are the most widely available connection types in this area.

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Sources: Ookla’s Speedtest.net, Federal Communications Commission National Broadband Map.

Central New Jersey

• Download speeds in Central Jersey are well above 250 Mbps, with some cities achieving 300 – 345 Mbps
• Upload speeds generally range between 60 and 90 Mbps
• Most cities in Central Jersey have at least seven available internet options

Central Jersey is the middle region of New Jersey and includes Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset counties. Cable and satellite are widely available throughout Central Jersey. Fiber is also available in Central Jersey but is more varied in serviceability. As we mentioned above, fiber in New Jersey is clustered around more populated areas, but Bridgewater Township and New Brunswick see 80% – 100% fiber availability.

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Sources: Ookla’s Speedtest.net, Federal Communications Commission National Broadband Map.

Southern New Jersey

• South Jersey cities have high download speeds at or above 300 Mbps
• Upload speeds can range anywhere from 20 to 100 Mbps
• Most cities in South Jersey have six or seven internet providers available

South Jersey is located between Pennsylvania, the Lower Delaware River to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Delaware to the south and Central and North Jersey to the north. It’s also part of the Delaware Valley, one of the largest metropolitan regions in the nation.

Like the rest of New Jersey, South Jersey has the most access to cable and satellite. However, it has far less fiber access than Central and North Jersey. As is the norm with fiber, South Jersey’s fiber access is centered around populated areas in the Delaware Valley (which is made up of parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland) as well as areas like Hamilton, Vineland and Hopewell Township.

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Sources: Ookla’s Speedtest.net, Federal Communications Commission National Broadband Map.

Internet in New Jersey

The Garden State of New Jersey is synonymous with casinos, with Atlantic City as its coastal jewel. Atlantic City dwellers can expect 100% cable availability within city limits, keeping its nine casinos online day and night.

Farther north and across from New York City, metro Newark boasts the popular neighborhoods of Forest Hill and Ivy Hill, with 80% fiber availability.

New Jersey’s residents enjoy faster download and upload speeds than most of the nation at 301.05 Mbps, compared to the U.S. average speed of 291.18 Mbps.

Cable is available to 96% of the state, with speeds up to 250 Mbps. Gig cable speeds are only available to about 30% of the population of New Jersey.

Fiber is accessible to over half the state with speeds up to 100 Mbps. For faster fiber speeds of 1 gig or more, only 20% of New Jersey addresses are serviceable.

Data privacy

• The New Jersey Data Privacy Law went into effect on Jan. 15, 2025
• The law grants New Jerseyans more rights concerning their personal data
• Consumers can now access and delete their data and opt out of its sale or sharing

The New Jersey Data Privacy Law gives New Jersey consumers more rights concerning their data and imposes certain requirements on those who process that data (controllers). The law requires data collectors to allow customers to confirm if personal information is being processed. It also allows the consumer to access the data, correct inaccuracies, delete it, opt out of a controller using their personal data or obtain a copy.

Best internet providers in New Jersey

Internet providers in New Jersey offer a selection of speeds, prices and internet connection types. Depending on where you live in the Garden State, you may have internet options from providers such as Verizon, Xfinity and T-Mobile.

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*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. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 06/27/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
***Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line.
†Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on the internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Enrollment req’d for Fios Home Internet plans. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2025 Verizon.

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What internet speed do you need?

The speed you need for your internet plan depends on how many devices are connected to your home network and the types of daily internet activities you engage in. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadband speed standard is another good baseline: 100 Mbps download speed and 20 Mbps upload speed.

• Light internet use

  1 to 2 devices: 5 to 20 Mbps

  2 to 4 devices: 20 to 40 Mbps

  5 to 10 devices: 50 to 100 Mbps

• Moderate internet use

  1 to 2 devices: 5 to 20 Mbps

  2 to 4 devices: 20 to 40 Mbps

  5 to 10 devices: 75 to 200 Mbps

• High internet use

  1 to 2 devices: 100 to 200 Mbps

  2 to 4 devices: 200 to 300 Mbps

  5 to 10 devices: 400 to 500 Mbps

Fastest internet in New Jersey

AT&T, Optimum and Verizon each offer fiber internet plans, which provide some of the fastest internet in New Jersey.

New Jersey boasts access to up to 8,000 Mbps in download internet speeds. Gig speeds beyond 1 gig can power a large smart home with several connected people and devices simultaneously. Multi-gig plans are good if you have a small business you are running from your home.

1 gig plans in New Jersey start at around $70.00/mo.

• Verizon Fios plans go up to 2,300 Mbps for $94.99/mo.** with a qualifying mobile plan
• Xfinity offers fast internet plans starting at $100.00/mo.* with speeds up to 2 gigs. You can find the fastest Xfinity plans in Newark, the largest city in New Jersey
• Optimum internet plans go up to 8,000 Mbps, starting at $280.00/mo.*
• AT&T Fiber internet goes up to 4,700 Mbps, starting at $245.00/mo.*

*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. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 06/27/25.
**Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on the internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Enrollment req’d for Fios Home Internet plans. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2025 Verizon.

Cheapest internet in New Jersey

Xfinity and Verizon offer some of the cheapest starting prices for internet in New Jersey, but Verizon’s cheapest price is only available when you bundle with a mobile plan.

Internet starts at $20.00/mo. in New Jersey for speeds up to 200 Mbps. Speeds between 100 and 200 Mbps can enable a small household to stream, email, browse and shop online, but supporting gaming while other devices are also online is harder to do at 100 versus 200 Mbps.

• Xfinity offers the cheapest plan of $40.00/mo.* for up to 300 Mbps. The provider covers about half of the state
• Verizon offers Fios internet starting at $34.99/mo.** (w/Auto Pay & any Verizon mobile plan) with speeds up to 300 Mbps

*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. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 06/27/25.
**Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on the internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Enrollment req’d for Fios Home Internet plans. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2025 Verizon.

New Jersey internet statistics

Compare New Jersey’s median download and upload speeds to the U.S. median upload and download speeds. New Jersey’s residents enjoy faster download and upload speeds than most of the nation.

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Source: Speedtest.net

Internet availability in New Jersey

New Jersey residents have a wide choice of internet connections to pick from, including fiber, cable and 5G like T-Mobile.

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Quality of internet access in New Jersey

The entire state of New Jersey has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds with nearly two-thirds able to access gigabit speeds in certain areas.

• Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
• Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 98%
• Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 66%

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, Ookla speed tests, internal speed test results and provider websites. 

New Jersey internet customer reviews

Find the right internet provider for you with Allconnect’s real customer reviews. Internet users in your area discuss their experiences with Xfinity below.

New Jersey internet assistance

Need help securing low-cost internet in New Jersey? Use these resources to find free or cheap internet:

• Lifeline for internet and home phone discounts
• New Jersey libraries offer free Wi-Fi or you can borrow tablets and hotspots at participating locations
• Xfinity Internet Essentials starting at $14.95/mo.; eligibility requirements apply
• Optimum Advantage Internet starting at $14.99/mo.; eligibility requirements apply
• Verizon Forward Internet starting at $20.00/mo.; eligibility requirements apply
• T-Mobile 5G free hotspots for eligible households with school-age children

The future of internet in New Jersey

Many positive improvements in the Wi-Fi world are happening in New Jersey that will broaden internet access for residents across the state.

• New Jersey was granted “over $263 million as part of the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program,” according to the New Jersey Office of Broadband Connectivity. Funds will improve affordable broadband access in underserved New Jersey communities
• Per the New Jersey State Library, over $18 million is going toward New Jersey’s Digital Equity Plan that will advance digital education/literacy services, broadband and affordable device access, and more
• “[B]roadband infrastructure projects in Atlantic, Burlington, Cumberland, Essex, Salem, Sussex, and Warren counties,” will begin in early 2026, thanks to $40 million in grants for the New Jersey Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Equity (NJBIDE) Pilot Program
• Free Wi-Fi for New Jersey Transit travelers is available via free day passes for Wi-Fi access (powered by Optimum). Just log in at any participating rail station (or bus) to join the “optimumwifi” network, then open your browser on your Wi-Fi device

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