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Internet Providers in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Home Internet in New Brunswick, NJ

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 36.3%
    New Brunswick speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 9.9%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 88.3%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 89.6%
    New Brunswick speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 27.7%
  • Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 9.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in New Brunswick, NJ

EarthLink Fiber stands out as the top internet provider for New Brunswick, New Jersey residents. Its fiber connection covers 88.30% of the city and offers maximum download speeds of 940 Mbps. The service starts at $54.95 per month. Despite not being the cheapest, EarthLink's combination of speed and coverage delivers substantial value.

Verizon also competes strongly, offering fiber, DSL, and 5G internet with 90.20% coverage of the city. Its plans start at $40 per month, providing maximum download speeds of 940 Mbps. Optimum covers 36.30% of the city but delivers the highest speeds, up to 5 Gbps, with plans also starting at $40 per month.

In New Brunswick, 94% of residents have access to fiber, 92% to cable, and 12% to DSL, while satellite covers 100%. Both Verizon and Optimum offer competitive alternatives based on speed, coverage, and price.

Best Internet Providers in New Brunswick, NJ

The leading internet service providers in New Brunswick are Optimum and Verizon Fios. Optimum is our top choice, because of its high availability and competitive plans. Optimum’s services are available to 36.3 percent of New Brunswick, and its plans start at $40 per month. Optimum’s fiber connection reaches symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps.

With Verizon Fios, customers can enjoy fiber internet speeds up to 940 Mbps. Alongside promotional discounts on streaming services and extra perks, Verizon Fios plans start at $34.99 per month. As for coverage, Verizon Fios is accessible in 89.6 percent of New Brunswick.

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
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • 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
36.309999999999995%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in New Brunswick, NJ

Provider Connection Types in New Brunswick, NJ

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in New Brunswick, NJ
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
11.52%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
93.53%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
92.22%

List of Internet Providers in New Brunswick, NJ

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable, Fiber 5 Gbps
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in New Brunswick, 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
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
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $34.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $149.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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 225 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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