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Internet Providers in Scotch Plains, New Jersey

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Home Internet in Scotch Plains, NJ

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 99.5%
    Scotch Plains speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, Fiber
    Availability: 89%
    Scotch Plains speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 6. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 38.4%

Best Internet Providers in Scotch Plains, NJ

Xfinity holds the crown among internet providers in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Its widespread cable connection covers the entire city, delivering maximum download speeds reaching 2 Gbps. For large households, gamers, and intensive streamers, this is an ideal choice. With plans starting at $35 per month, it's not only about high speed but also excellent value.

Verizon, serving 87% of Scotch Plains, isn't far behind with its 5G internet and fiber connection. Its maximum download speed hits 940 Mbps, not quite as fast as Xfinity, but still plenty for heavy internet use. Verizon's plans kick off from $49.99 per month.

If a more affordable option is what you seek, look to T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. Covering 38% of the city, it provides speeds from 33-245 Mbps. Starting at a modest $50 per month, it's a smart choice for budget-conscious consumers.

While Xfinity, Verizon, and T-Mobile dominate the scene, every resident in Scotch Plains can still enjoy high-speed internet. That's thanks to comprehensive cable and satellite coverage spanning the entire city.

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
38.36%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • Verizon
99.5%

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Provider Connection Types in Scotch Plains, NJ

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Scotch Plains, NJ
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.01%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.72999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
86.58%

List of Internet Providers in Scotch Plains, NJ

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, Fiber 2 Gbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Scotch Plains, NJ

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
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
Verizon $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, Fiber
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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