In New Jersey there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 3.20% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 53 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 DSL internet providers in New Jersey.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in New Jersey
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 New Jersey are not shown.
New Jersey Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in New Jersey is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 3.20% of New Jersey. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in New Jersey above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in New Jersey?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in New Jersey.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average New Jersey home can get up to 53 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.58% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in New Jersey.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of New Jersey, and slower in the south areas of the state.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in New Jersey?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in New Jersey you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.08% of New Jersey homes.
- Cable is fastest for 32.75% of the state.
- 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 New Jersey homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in New Jersey, along with details on where in New Jersey and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in New Jersey
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 2.96%, or 274,756 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, northeast, and south New Jersey area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Jersey.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from Brightspeed goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Jersey customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 53.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In New Jersey download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other New Jersey DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 5 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 4.4 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 53.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
New Jersey DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to New Jersey or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in New Jersey compare to the rest of the United States?
DSL internet speeds in New Jersey are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 53 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar DSL availability compared to the state. Average DSL coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 3.20% in New Jersey.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around New Jersey are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Connecticut: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New York: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Maryland: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampshire: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Vermont: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Virginia: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- California: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Arkansas: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Louisiana: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kansas: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Iowa: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Indiana: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Illinois: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Idaho: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii: more DSL coverage, slower speeds