In University Heights there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 77.35% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 962 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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University Heights, Newark, NJ Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in University Heights
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 University Heights are not shown.
University Heights Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in University Heights is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 77.35% of University Heights. 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 University Heights above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in University Heights?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in University Heights.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average University Heights home can get up to 962 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.60% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 75.67% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in University Heights.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of University Heights, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in University Heights?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in University Heights you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 69.70% of University Heights homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.62% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.65%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 18.03% of University Heights homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in University Heights, along with details on where in University Heights and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in University Heights, Newark, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 77.35%, or 15,432 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire University Heights area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of University Heights.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Heights. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout University Heights. The fastest plan anyone in University Heights can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all University Heights customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In University Heights 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 University Heights cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in University Heights 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 University Heights, Newark, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 1.68%, or 335 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northwest, and southeast University Heights 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 University Heights.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in University Heights. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout University Heights. The fastest plan anyone in University Heights can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for University Heights customers is up to 1,962 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In University Heights 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 University Heights cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in University Heights 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 240 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
University Heights Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to University Heights or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in University Heights compare to the rest of Newark?
Cable internet speeds in University Heights are much faster versus the average speeds in Newark: 0.00 Mbps in Newark versus 962 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Newark is 0.00% versus 77.35% in University Heights.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around University Heights 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
- Fairmuont, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lower Roseville, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Seventh Avenue, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Central Business District, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Pleasant-Lower Broadway, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Broad Street, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lower Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Upper Roseville, Newark, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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