In Hackensack there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 99.89% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,814 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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Hackensack, NJ Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Hackensack
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 Hackensack are not shown.
Hackensack 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 Hackensack is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.89% of Hackensack. 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 Hackensack above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Hackensack?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Hackensack.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Hackensack home can get up to 7,814 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 97.11% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.87% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hackensack.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Hackensack, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Hackensack?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hackensack you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.89% of Hackensack 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 Hackensack homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hackensack, along with details on where in Hackensack and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Hackensack, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 99.12%, or 45,558 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hackensack area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hackensack.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hackensack. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hackensack. The fastest plan anyone in Hackensack can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hackensack customers is up to 1,239 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 27.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 73.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Hackensack 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 Hackensack fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Hackensack 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 1,195 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 73.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Hackensack, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 99.12%, or 45,558 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hackensack area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hackensack.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hackensack. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hackensack. The fastest plan anyone in Hackensack can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hackensack customers is up to 1,239 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 27.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 73.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Hackensack 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 Hackensack fiber providers. Verizon 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 Hackensack 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 1,195 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 73.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Hackensack, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 97.11%, or 44,637 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hackensack area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hackensack.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hackensack. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hackensack. The fastest plan anyone in Hackensack can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Hackensack customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Hackensack 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 Hackensack fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hackensack is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Hackensack Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hackensack or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Hackensack compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Fiber internet speeds in Hackensack are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 0.00 Mbps in New Jersey versus 7,814 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New Jersey is 0.00% versus 99.89% in Hackensack.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hackensack 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 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
- Maywood, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bogota, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Hackensack, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lodi, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Teaneck, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rochelle Park, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Teterboro, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hasbrouck Heights, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ridgefield Park, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Little Ferry, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Whitney, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Seguin, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Strongsville, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Thomasville, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Eagle Pass, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Duncanville, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Del Rio, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cutler Bay, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Coral Gables, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Coppell, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds