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Internet Providers in Elizabeth, New Jersey

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Home Internet in Elizabeth, NJ
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Optimum
    • Verizon
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 7.8%
  • 2. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 48.8%
    Elizabeth speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 81.4%
    Elizabeth speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 5.2%
    Elizabeth speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 28.3%
  • Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Elizabeth, NJ

Verizon dominates internet service in Elizabeth, New Jersey, offering fiber, DSL, and 5G connections. With 81.30% coverage, most residents can access Verizon’s services. It delivers download speeds up to 2 Gbps, starting at $40 per month. This mix of speed and availability makes Verizon a top choice for homes and businesses.

Optimum ranks second, providing cable and fiber options. Though its coverage is only 48.80%, Optimum offers a blazing maximum download speed of 5 Gbps. Its plans also start at $40 per month, making it a viable option for those within its reach.

Elizabeth residents benefit from a variety of internet services. Satellite coverage blankets the entire city, while 71% of the population can access fiber connections. This variety allows residents to choose the service that best fits their needs and location.

Best Internet Providers in Elizabeth, NJ

Optimum and Verizon Fios are the top internet providers in Elizabeth. Optimum’s cable network reaches download speeds up to 940 Mbps, narrowly beating the top speed offered by Verizon in the area. Optimum plans start at $40 per month, and the company provides coverage to 26.5 percent of Elizabeth.

Verizon Fios is another top provider in Elizabeth that extends fiber service to 81.4 percent of the area. Fiber can send larger parcels of data over longer distances than DSL or cable networks can, and it’s ideal for households with bandwidth-hungry users. Verizon Fios provides download speeds up to 2 Gbps and has numerous TV and home phone service bundles that start at $34.99 per month.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
  • Verizon
  • Xfinity
81.39999999999999%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Elizabeth, New Jersey

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Provider Connection Types in Elizabeth, NJ

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Elizabeth, NJ
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
6.510000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
71.49%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
61.919999999999995%

Internet Providers in Elizabeth, NJ

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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