In Forest Hill there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 98.87% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 7,799 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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Forest Hill, Newark, NJ Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Forest Hill
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 Forest Hill are not shown.
Forest Hill Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Forest Hill is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.87% of Forest Hill. 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 Forest Hill above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Forest Hill?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Forest Hill.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Forest Hill home can get up to 7,799 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 96.06% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.81% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Forest Hill.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Forest Hill, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Forest Hill?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Forest Hill you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.06% of Forest Hill homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.90% 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 Forest Hill homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Forest Hill, along with details on where in Forest Hill and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 98.87%, or 23,712 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Forest Hill area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Forest Hill.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hill. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hill. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill customers is up to 1,580 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 57.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 42.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill 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 1,554 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 42.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.87%, or 23,712 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Forest Hill area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Forest Hill.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hill. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hill. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill customers is up to 1,580 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 57.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 42.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill 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 1,554 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 42.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Forest Hill, Newark, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 96.06%, or 23,038 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Forest Hill area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Forest Hill.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest Hill. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest Hill. The fastest plan anyone in Forest Hill can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Forest Hill customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest Hill is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Forest Hill Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Forest Hill or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Forest Hill compare to the rest of Newark?
Fiber internet speeds in Forest Hill are much faster versus the average speeds in Newark: 0.00 Mbps in Newark versus 7,799 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Newark is 0.00% versus 98.87% in Forest Hill.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Forest Hill 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
- North Broadway, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Roseville, Newark, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Pleasant-Lower Broadway, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Seventh Avenue, 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
- Fairmuont, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Central Business District, Newark, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Ironbound, Newark, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Outer Richmond, San Francisco, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenbrier West, Chesapeake, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hermosa, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Murray, San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Loma Portal, San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lower Peters Canyon, Irvine, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Midland Beach, Staten Island, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Omaha, Omaha, NE: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Olympia Heights, Miami, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds