In Academy Heights there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 96.46% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 3,253 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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Academy Heights, Orange, NJ Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Academy 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 Academy Heights are not shown.
Academy Heights Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Academy Heights is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 96.46% of Academy Heights. Areas in green have fiber 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 Academy Heights above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Academy Heights?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Academy Heights.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Academy Heights home can get up to 3,253 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 24.91% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 28.90% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Academy Heights.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Academy Heights, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Academy Heights?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Academy Heights you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 80.34% of Academy Heights homes.
- Cable is fastest for 19.64% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Academy Heights homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Academy Heights, along with details on where in Academy Heights and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 95.26%, or 9,730 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Academy Heights area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Academy Heights.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Academy Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Academy Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Academy Heights can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Academy Heights customers is up to 1,653 Mbps.
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- 64.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 35.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Academy Heights download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Academy Heights fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Academy Heights is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,632 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 64.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 35.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 95.26%, or 9,730 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Academy Heights area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Academy Heights.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Academy Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Academy Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Academy Heights can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Academy Heights customers is up to 1,653 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 64.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 35.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Academy Heights download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Academy Heights fiber providers. Verizon 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 Academy Heights is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,632 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 64.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 35.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Academy Heights, Orange, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 24.91%, or 2,544 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, northwest, east, and north Academy Heights area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Academy Heights.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Academy Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Academy Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Academy Heights can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Academy Heights customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Academy Heights download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Academy Heights fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Academy Heights is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Academy Heights Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Academy Heights or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Academy Heights compare to the rest of Orange?
Fiber internet speeds in Academy Heights are much faster versus the average speeds in Orange: 0.00 Mbps in Orange versus 3,253 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Orange is 0.00% versus 96.46% in Academy Heights.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Academy Heights are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Upper Vailsburg, Newark, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hutton Park, West Orange, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fairmuont, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Weequahic, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lower Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lower Roseville, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- University Heights, Newark, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Shore, Haleiwa, HI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hollywood Beach-Quadoman, Hollywood, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hegewisch, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Friendly, Fort Washington, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sans Pareil, Jacksonville, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Pittsfield, Ann Arbor, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Financial District, San Francisco, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- El Toro Marine Air Station, Irvine, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds