In Hillsborough there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 68.51% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,125 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 Fiber internet providers in Hillsborough, NJ.
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Hillsborough, NJ Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Hillsborough
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 Hillsborough are not shown.
Hillsborough Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hillsborough is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 68.51% of Hillsborough. Areas in green have fiber 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 Hillsborough above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Hillsborough?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Hillsborough.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Hillsborough home can get up to 2,125 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 2.30% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.82% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hillsborough.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Hillsborough, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Hillsborough?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hillsborough you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 64.69% of Hillsborough homes.
- Cable is fastest for 35.03% 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 Hillsborough homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hillsborough, along with details on where in Hillsborough and at what speeds.
Brightspeed Fiber in Hillsborough, NJ
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 63.48%, or 24,970 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southeast, northeast, north, south, west, east, and southwest Hillsborough area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hillsborough.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hillsborough customers is up to 1,930 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Hillsborough download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hillsborough fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 3 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 Hillsborough is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,930 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Hillsborough, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 10.80%, or 4,248 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, and southwest Hillsborough area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hillsborough.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough customers is up to 1,356 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 62.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Hillsborough 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 below average compared to other Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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 1,319 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 62.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Hillsborough, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 10.80%, or 4,248 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, and southwest Hillsborough area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hillsborough.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough customers is up to 1,356 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 62.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Hillsborough 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 below average compared to other Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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 1,319 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 62.5% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Hillsborough, NJ
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 6.09%, or 2,395 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hillsborough customers is up to 1,791 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 73.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 26.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Hillsborough download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hillsborough fiber providers. XFINITY 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 Hillsborough 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 194 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 26.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Hillsborough, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 2.30%, or 903 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Hillsborough area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hillsborough.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Hillsborough customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Hillsborough Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hillsborough or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Hillsborough compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Fiber internet speeds in Hillsborough are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 0.00 Mbps in New Jersey versus 2,125 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New Jersey is 0.00% versus 68.51% in Hillsborough.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hillsborough 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
- Belle Mead, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harlingen, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Manville, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Millstone, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Zarephath, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Raritan, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Somerville, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Griggstown, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Neshanic Station, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasant Plains, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
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- South Salt Lake, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
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- Fort Lee, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Washington, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hephzibah, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Schertz, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shawnee, OK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds