Internet Service Providers in
Newark, NJ

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T-Mobile Home Internet — 5G Home internet
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26% available in Newark, NJ Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Optimum — Cable & Fiber internet
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40% available in Newark, NJ Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
XFINITY — Cable internet
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92% available in Newark, NJ Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Earthlink — Fiber internet
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99% available in Newark, NJ Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Verizon Home Internet — DSL & Fiber internet
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85% available in Newark, NJ Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Access One, Inc. — Fiber internet
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18% available in Newark, NJ
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Verizon Home Internet — DSL & Fiber internet
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85% available in Newark, NJ
Earthlink Business — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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99% available in Newark, NJ
Monmouth Telecom — Fiber internet
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99% available in Newark, NJ
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Comcast Business — Cable internet
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81% available in Newark, NJ
Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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50% available in Newark, NJ
Optimum Business — Cable & Fiber internet
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45% available in Newark, NJ
Crown Castle — Fiber internet
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32% available in Newark, NJ
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Access One, Inc. — Fiber internet
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17% available in Newark, NJ
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Optimum Mobile— Mobile internet
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Xfinity Mobile— Mobile internet
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Visible— Mobile internet
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Mint— Mobile internet
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Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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AT&T Wireless— Mobile internet
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Verizon Wireless— Mobile internet
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Best internet providers in Newark, NJ

Xfinity, Verizon, and T-Mobile are the best internet providers in Newark, New Jersey. Brick City residents can get affordable, fast internet with Xfinity’s cable internet options. Verizon not only offers its well-rated 5G home internet throughout most of Newark, but it also offers the even better Fios fiber service—a reliable, speedy connection with lots of promos and perks—in select areas. Like Verizon, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is a great option for any home in Newark, whether you live in Ironbound, Clinton Hill, Forest Hill, or points in between.

—Jacob Scholl

Who actually has the best internet in Newark?

Xfinity is among the best options for internet in Newark. Xfinity offers speedy cable internet with prices starting at $25 a month and download speeds of up to 1,200Mbps, which is more than enough to power a large home with lots of Wi-Fi users streaming, gaming, and making video calls. Comcast Xfinity’s service can be found in roughly 59% of homes in Essex County, which includes Newark, according to data from the Federal Communications Commission.

What internet provider has the biggest coverage area in Newark?

Verizon has the largest coverage area in Essex County. FCC data indicates that Verizon has DSL and fiber coverage over nearly 84% of homes in the county. Aside from that, satellite internet providers Starlink, Hughesnet, and Viasat have 100% coverage in Newark—but the high prices and slow speeds mean you should stick with a fiber, cable, or 5G option.

Newark is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County. Newark is one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs

Downtown Newark, New Jersey.

Is there internet in the Newark Airport?

Yes, the Newark Liberty International Airport has Wi-Fi available inside. If you are having issues, you can call the airport’s 24/7 customer support line at (800) 880-4117.

Is Xfinity available in Newark?

Yes, Xfinity is available in Newark, and offers different plans with varying internet speeds. FCC data indicates Xfinity is available in over 59% of Essex County homes.

Does Verizon charge to set up internet?

No, Verizon does not charge for its at-home setup if you do it yourself. However, depending on your location and internet services, Verizon may charge $99 plus taxes and surcharges for professional at-home setup.

Cheapest internet providers in Newark, NJ

The cheapest internet providers get you a reliable connection at an affordable price. You may have to settle for slower speeds, but you can also find promos and discounts. Hot tip: Look for providers with unlimited data and no extra fees to save even further.

Provider
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Xfinity
$19.99Cable
Verizon
$35DSL + Fiber
Earthlink
$39.95Fiber

Fastest internet plans and providers in Newark, NJ

The fastest internet providers can get you gigabit or even multi-gigabit speeds. Not everyone needs a 1,000Mbps connection or faster, but it’s worth the investment if you’re a power user or live in a large household.

Provider
Max Download Speed
Connection Type
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Optimum
8000 MbpsCable + Fiber
Verizon
2048 MbpsDSL + Fiber
Xfinity
2000 MbpsCable

Most reliable internet plans in Newark, NJ

A reliable internet connection means you get a stable connection and consistent speeds day in, day out, without the worry of sudden slowdowns or outages. You also get top-rated customer service and technical support in case things do go awry. Fiber is the most reliable internet you can get, so we recommend that if it’s available.

Provider
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Connection Type
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
3.9 out of 5 stars3.935G Home
Verizon
3.9 out of 5 stars3.92DSL + Fiber
Xfinity
3.9 out of 5 stars3.91Cable

How much speed do you need?

Take a look below at what you can do with different speeds commonly offered by internet service providers (ISPs). You can read more about the average user’s speed needs in our internet speed guide.

Internet Speed
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No. of devices
Activities
5–25Mbps 1–2 1–5 Casual web browsing • Emails • Social media • Streaming SD video • Streaming music
25–50Mbps 2–4 4–7 Streaming HD and 4K video • Streaming music • Online gaming • Light work from home
50–100Mbps 4–6 7–10 Streaming 4K video • Online gaming • Working from home • Using home security devices
100–500Mbps 6+ 10+ Streaming 4K video • Online gaming • Running a home office • Using home security and smart home devices
500–1,000Mbps 10+ 15+ Running a home office or creative profession • Streaming in 4K • Live streaming • Online gaming • Using home security and smart home devices

To get these numbers, we used the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) broadband speed guide, our streaming internet speed guide, and our Zoom internet speed guide.

Frequently asked questions about internet in Newark, NJ

The fastest internet in Newark is Optimum with speeds up to 8000Mbps.

The cheapest internet in Newark is XFINITY with prices starting at $19.99.

Fiber internet is available in Newark, Earthlink has 99.00% in Newark.

Internet connection options in Newark, NJ

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Fiber Availability

64%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

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Cable Availability

56%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps

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DSL Availability

85%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

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Satellite Availability

0%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Internet in Newark, NJ at a glance

Internet provider averages in
Newark, NJ
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Average download speed

257 Mbps

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Average upload speed

124 Mbps

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Average latency time

9.17 ms

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Average cost of internet

$75/mo

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Number of internet providers

21

Internet availability faster than 100 Mbps

The number of households in each region that have access to 100 Mbps internet.

Newark

99%

New Jersey

99%

U.S.A.

92%

Newark Internet Value Score

We came up with this score by dividing the average cost of each provider in Newark, NJ with the average speeds they offered.

$0.29 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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