In Downtown Elizabeth there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 97.31% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,021 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ.
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Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Downtown Elizabeth
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Downtown Elizabeth are not shown.
Downtown Elizabeth Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown Elizabeth is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.31% of Downtown Elizabeth. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Downtown Elizabeth above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Downtown Elizabeth?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Downtown Elizabeth.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Elizabeth home can get up to 1,021 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 7.43% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 89.87% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown Elizabeth.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Downtown Elizabeth, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Downtown Elizabeth?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Elizabeth you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.68% of Downtown Elizabeth homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.79%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Downtown Elizabeth homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Elizabeth, along with details on where in Downtown Elizabeth and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 97.31%, or 10,472 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Elizabeth area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Elizabeth.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Elizabeth. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Elizabeth. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Elizabeth can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Downtown Elizabeth customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Downtown Elizabeth download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downtown Elizabeth cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Elizabeth is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Downtown Elizabeth, Elizabeth, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 7.43%, or 800 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, northwest, and north Downtown Elizabeth area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Elizabeth.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Elizabeth. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Elizabeth. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Elizabeth can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Elizabeth customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Downtown Elizabeth download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Elizabeth cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Elizabeth is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Downtown Elizabeth Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Elizabeth or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Downtown Elizabeth compare to the rest of Elizabeth?
Cable internet speeds in Downtown Elizabeth are much faster versus the average speeds in Elizabeth: 0.00 Mbps in Elizabeth versus 1,021 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Elizabeth is 0.00% versus 97.31% in Downtown Elizabeth.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Elizabeth are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Howland Hook, Staten Island, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Weequahic, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lower Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Broad Street, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Ironbound, Newark, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Port Richmond, Staten Island, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Constable Hook, Bayonne, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bulls Head, Staten Island, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Indiana University, Bloomington, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale, Salt Lake City, UT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Terrace, San Bernardino, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Meridian-Kessler, Indianapolis, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cheltenham, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- City College Area, Long Beach, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Greenland, Jacksonville, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds