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Internet Providers in River Edge, New Jersey

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Home Internet in River Edge, NJ

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 50.9%
    River Edge speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 94.6%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 94.6%
    River Edge 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%
  • 7. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 63.6%

Best Internet Providers in River Edge, NJ

In River Edge, New Jersey, Optimum is a popular choice for internet service. Offering cable and fiber connections with robust download speeds up to 1 Gbps, Optimum reaches 98% of the town. With plans starting at an affordable $40 per month, it's a top choice for those with high online use, like gamers or movie streamers.

Verizon and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet also stand out for River Edge locals. Verizon offers fiber, DSL, and 5G connections with solid download speeds peaking at 940 Mbps. Covering 96% of the area, its plans also start at $40 per month, making it a strong market presence. On the other hand, T-Mobile brings 5G internet to 64% of River Edge, with download speeds ranging from 33-245 Mbps. Offering plans from $50 per month, it’s a cost-effective choice, though coverage and speed may be slightly limited. Lastly, Viasat Internet should be noted for providing town-wide coverage. Although it delivers lower speeds of 30 Mbps through satellite connection, its comprehensive coverage is worth considering.

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
63.57000000000001%
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
50.86000000000001%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in River Edge, NJ

Provider Connection Types in River Edge, NJ

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in River Edge, NJ
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.2%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.29%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
96.36%

List of Internet Providers in River Edge, NJ

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable, Fiber 1 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 River Edge, NJ

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 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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