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Internet Providers in Madison, New Jersey

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Home Internet in Madison, NJ

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 59.8%
    Madison speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 93.1%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 93.1%
    Madison speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 20.8%

Best Internet Providers in Madison, NJ

Nestled in Madison, New Jersey, Optimum stands out as a leading internet provider, offering a combination of cable and fiber connections. With the capacity to deliver download speeds of up to 5 Gbps, and availability for 95% of Madison residents, Optimum makes high-speed internet accessible. The provider's rates start at a competitive $40 per month, making it an especially attractive option for those who frequently use high-bandwidth services such as online gaming or streaming hi-definition content.

On the other hand, both Verizon and Viasat Internet also deserve consideration. Verizon offers a spectrum of connectivity options including fiber, DSL, and 5G internet, and boasts top download speeds of 940 Mbps. Covering 93% of Madison, its presence is robust, and its pricing, comparable to Optimum’s at $40 per month, reflects its high-speed service and widespread availability.

Finally, for areas with snags in wired connection, Viasat Internet offers a solution with its satellite service that encompasses Madison in its entirety. Although Viasat's download speed cap of 30 Mbps is a tad on the lower end, the provider ensures affordability with a starting price of $49.99 per month - keeping residents online without a dent in the budget.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
20.79%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
59.77%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Madison, NJ

Provider Connection Types in Madison, NJ

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Madison, NJ
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
3.66%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.21%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
92.72%

List of Internet Providers in Madison, NJ

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable, Fiber 5 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Madison, NJ

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $199.99/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
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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