In Union City there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.25% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,022 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.
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Union City, NJ Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Union City
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 Union City are not shown.
Union City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Union City is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.25% of Union City. 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 Union City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Union City?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Union City.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Union City home can get up to 1,022 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 7.03% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 89.46% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Union City.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Union City, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Union City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union City you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.58% of Union City homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Union City homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Union City, along with details on where in Union City and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Union City, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.22%, or 69,822 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union City.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Union City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union City 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 Union City, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 9.79%, or 6,890 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, central, south, west, northeast, and north Union City 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 Union City.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Union City customers is up to 1,775 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 71.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union City is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 189 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Union City Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Union City or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Union City compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Cable internet speeds in Union City are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 0.00 Mbps in New Jersey versus 1,022 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in New Jersey is 0.00% versus 99.25% in Union City.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Union City 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Weehawken, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hoboken, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- West New York, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Bergen, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Secaucus, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Guttenberg, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Manhattan, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jersey City, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairview, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- New York, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wyatts Chapel, TN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Yorba Linda, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Yonkers, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Woodville, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Woodsville, NH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Yakima, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Yalaha, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- York Hamlet, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Zell, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds