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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in New Jersey
Verizon and Xfinity are the most available internet providers in New Jersey. For now, Verizon’s fastest fiber plan is limited to Glassboro, while the most you’ll get from Xfinity’s cable internet is 2,000Mbps. Optimum has cable internet where Xfinity doesn’t and some fiber internet with speeds up to 5,000Mbps. Spectrum and Brightspeed bleed in from New York and Pennsylvania but claim just a small northern part of the state. Fixed wireless and satellite internet are your only options if you can’t get wired internet.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars from customers in New Jersey.
That ranks New Jersey 44th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
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3.6/5 average customer satisfaction rating
44th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$82.79 average price per payment for internet, per household
91.6% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.5/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
8,870,685 people
2.66 average people per household
$98,916 average income per household
43 average age per household
60% of population employed
7% higher than national average
Ranked 4th nationally
22% higher than national average
Ranked 3rd nationally
20% higher than national average
Ranked 8th nationally
12% higher than national average
Ranked 3rd nationally
Fastest internet providers in New Jersey
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Home Internet | 212.81 Mbps | 136.12 Mbps | 98.68% | |
| Spectrum | 200.16 Mbps | 17.04 Mbps | 93.9% | View Plans for Spectrum |
| XFINITY | 188.03 Mbps | 20.46 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Planet Connect | 185.03 Mbps | 179.47 Mbps | 70.34% | View Plans for Planet Connect |
| Optimum | 166.15 Mbps | 48.82 Mbps | 68.59% | View Plans for Optimum |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 285.99 Mbps | 98.51% | 94.35% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 1109.19 Mbps | 94.15% | 95.77% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 19.48 Mbps | 92.36% | 98.16% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 2950.9 Mbps | 92.91% | 74.02% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 181.85 Mbps | 9.53% | 62.25% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| LTE Home | 100 Mbps | 0.11% | 95% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Satellite | 99.74 Mbps | 98.74% | 100% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in New Jersey
Cities in New Jersey with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield Park | 366.11 Mbps | 120.79 Mbps | 63% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Paramus | 320.47 Mbps | 105.28 Mbps | 54% | Optimum |
| Martinsville | 302.95 Mbps | 52.17 Mbps | 76% | Optimum |
| Short Hills | 281.96 Mbps | 133.93 Mbps | 81% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Tenafly | 274.1 Mbps | 157.33 Mbps | 71% | Optimum |
| Dumont | 272.57 Mbps | 199.1 Mbps | 83% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Passaic | 272.35 Mbps | 164.47 Mbps | 53% | Verizon Wireless |
| Berlin | 271.44 Mbps | 174.77 Mbps | 100% | Verizon Home Internet |
Ridgefield Park is the best city in New Jersey for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Paramus and Martinsville also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in New Jersey
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 206,942 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Newark | 281,162 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Jersey City | 261,910 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Paterson | 146,199 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Clifton | 84,375 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Camden | 77,394 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Tinton Falls | 17,909 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Trenton is the most internet-connected city in New Jersey. Trenton makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Trenton's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Newark and Jersey City also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in New Jersey
Newark
Population: 281,162
Median income: $44,179
162.32 Mbps
avg. download speed
82.02 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Jersey City
Population: 261,910
Median income: $69,124
152.85 Mbps
avg. download speed
78.64 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Trenton
Population: 206,942
Median income: $75,493
121.29 Mbps
avg. download speed
67.25 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.
New Jersey FAQs
What is a good internet speed?
A good internet speed is 100Mbps per person. We get that number based on a household of five using a 500Mbps cable internet plan with ease. But you may only need a little speed, especially if all you do online is browse websites occasionally and check your email. Our 100Mbps-per-person estimate ensures everyone has enough bandwidth to stream movies and download console games quickly without buffering and slowdowns.
What is the best Verizon package deal in New Jersey?
You can get a $25 monthly discount if you pair an existing Verizon Unlimited Plus phone plan with a new 5G Home Internet, LTE Home Internet, or fiber internet plan.
What are the best internet providers in New Jersey?
In our latest customer satisfaction survey, T-Mobile takes the top spot for overall satisfaction. Verizon ranks the second highest out of 15 internet providers, followed by Xfinity, so you can’t go wrong with either of these providers.
Spectrum ranks in the top half of four out of five categories, with price satisfaction as its lowest score due to its $25 price increase after a year. Cable and fiber internet rival Optimum ranks rock bottom for pricing satisfaction and falls within the bottom half of every other category. Brightspeed also has some of the lowest scores in our survey.
What is the best Xfinity package in New Jersey?
Xfinity has great prices for the speeds you get. Its 200Mbps plan costs just $25 per month, while its 1,200Mbps plan is a decent $80 per month. But there’s a catch: Xfinity has a 1.2TB data cap on every cable internet plan. If you want unlimited data, expect to pay $30 more monthly.