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Internet Providers in North Plainfield, New Jersey

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Home Internet in North Plainfield, NJ

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 22.6%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 79.9%
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    35 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • XO
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.3%
  • TKS Internet Service
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 17.7%
  • EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 6.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in North Plainfield, NJ

Xfinity dominates the North Plainfield internet scene, with a whopping 100% coverage. Its cable connection provides maximum download speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps. This high-performing service is available at a price as low as $35 a month.

On the other hand, Verizon also makes a strong showing in North Plainfield. The provider offers both fiber and DSL connections, spanning 80% of the borough. Verizon's services are almost as fast, hitting peak download speeds of 940 Mbps. However, their pricing starts slightly higher than Xfinity, at $40 per month.

It's also worth mentioning North Plainfield's 100% availability of cable and satellite connections. While the fiber network trails behind at 66% coverage, it still provides ample internet options for residents.

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
  • HughesNet
  • TKS Internet Service
99.9%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Verizon
  • EarthLink
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
  • Xfinity
99.9%

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Provider Connection Types in North Plainfield, NJ

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in North Plainfield, NJ
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%

List of Internet Providers in North Plainfield, NJ

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 35 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps
XO Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
TKS Internet Service Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
EarthLink DSL, 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

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