Internet providers in Paterson, NJ

Internet in Paterson

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Paterson area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Paterson Residential Internet Coverage

Paterson is one of the largest cities in New Jersey, which is why so many established internet service providers have set up networks in this area.

Fiber internet is widely available through Verizon Fios, which offers service in the western areas of Preakness Avenue and Caldwell Avenue, the northern neighborhood of Riverside, East 29th Avenue in the east, and the southern neighborhood of Lake View. Coverage is available in the central neighborhoods between these four points.

Verizon also provides DSL in the entire city of Paterson, ensuring that each business and home has the speeds they need.

Xfinity service is available in a small part of western Paterson in the area near McBride Avenue.

The XO Communications network offers service in select areas of Paterson, including part of Riverside in the north. Service is available along the eastern coast in areas like Veeland Avenue and Madison Avenue, as well as the central areas of Market Street and Broadway.

Last but not least, through Optimum, every part of Paterson has access to a high-speed internet network.

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Average download speed
268.68 Mbps

Average upload speed
152.2 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
8.53 ms

Average jitter
4.99 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Paterson?

Optimum - Highly reliable
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds

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Summary of Paterson internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Optimum	Cable & Fiber	8000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Optimum
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Verizon Home Internet	DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet