In Lakewood there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 91.43% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,594 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 Lakewood, NJ.
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Lakewood, NJ Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Lakewood
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 Lakewood are not shown.
Lakewood 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 Lakewood is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 91.43% of Lakewood. 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 Lakewood above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Lakewood?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Lakewood.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Lakewood home can get up to 7,594 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 85.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.93% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lakewood.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Lakewood, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Lakewood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lakewood you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.93% of Lakewood homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.64% 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 Lakewood homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lakewood, along with details on where in Lakewood and at what speeds.
Optimum Fiber in Lakewood, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 85.74%, or 115,904 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lakewood area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lakewood.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lakewood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lakewood. The fastest plan anyone in Lakewood can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Lakewood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Lakewood 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 Lakewood fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lakewood is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Lakewood, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 77.08%, or 104,189 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lakewood area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lakewood.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lakewood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lakewood. The fastest plan anyone in Lakewood 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 Lakewood customers is up to 991 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 95.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Lakewood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 934 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 95.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Lakewood, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 77.08%, or 104,189 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lakewood area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lakewood.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lakewood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lakewood. The fastest plan anyone in Lakewood 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 Lakewood customers is up to 991 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 95.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Lakewood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 934 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 95.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Lakewood, NJ
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 4.54%, or 6,134 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, and south Lakewood 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 Lakewood.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lakewood. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lakewood. The fastest plan anyone in Lakewood can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Lakewood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Lakewood 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 Lakewood fiber providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lakewood is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Lakewood Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lakewood or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Lakewood compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Fiber internet speeds in Lakewood are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 0.00 Mbps in New Jersey versus 7,594 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New Jersey is 0.00% versus 91.43% in Lakewood.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lakewood 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
- Howell, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Brick, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Lake Park, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Toms River, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Holmansville, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Allenwood, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Point Pleasant, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lakehurst, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ridgeway, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Georgetown, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hagerstown, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Goodyear, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hammond, IN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwood, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gary, IN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hamilton, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Rapids, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Prairie, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glendale, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds