In New Jersey there are 6 residential Fiber providers covering 79.08% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 4,922 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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Fiber Internet Service Providers in New Jersey
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 New Jersey are not shown.
New Jersey 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 New Jersey is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 79.08% of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in New Jersey?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in New Jersey.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average New Jersey home can get up to 4,922 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 10,000 Mbps, which 1.67% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in New Jersey.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of New Jersey, and slower in the south areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in New Jersey?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in New Jersey you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.08% of New Jersey homes.
- Cable is fastest for 32.75% of the state.
- 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 New Jersey homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in New Jersey, along with details on where in New Jersey and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in New Jersey
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 71.57%, or 6,648,227 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire New Jersey area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of New Jersey.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Jersey customers is up to 1,599 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 40.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In New Jersey 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 New Jersey fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,575 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 40.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in New Jersey
Verizon fiber coverage
About 71.57%, or 6,648,227 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire New Jersey area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of New Jersey.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Jersey customers is up to 1,599 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 40.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In New Jersey 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 New Jersey fiber providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,575 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.5% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 40.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in New Jersey
Optimum fiber coverage
About 39.04%, or 3,626,768 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, central, east, north, west, northwest, and southeast New Jersey area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of New Jersey.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all New Jersey customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In New Jersey download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other New Jersey fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in New Jersey
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 1.79%, or 166,107 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, northeast, southwest, east, north, south, southeast, and west New Jersey 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 New Jersey.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Jersey customers is up to 1,508 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 45.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 28.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In New Jersey 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 below average compared to other New Jersey fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 410 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 42.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 27.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in New Jersey
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 1.67%, or 154,948 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, northwest, north, and central New Jersey area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Jersey.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Jersey customers is up to 1,962 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In New Jersey download speeds tend to be faster than 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 New Jersey fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,962 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Planet Networks Fiber in New Jersey
Planet Networks fiber coverage
About 1.67%, or 154,665 people, have Planet Networks fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north and northwest New Jersey area. Planet Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Jersey.
Planet Networks fiber download speeds
Planet Networks is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Jersey. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Planet Networks fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Jersey. The fastest plan anyone in New Jersey can order from Planet Networks goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all New Jersey customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Planet Networks fiber upload speeds
In New Jersey download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Planet Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Planet Networks is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other New Jersey fiber providers. Planet Networks offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Jersey is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
New Jersey Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to New Jersey or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in New Jersey compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in New Jersey are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 4,922 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 79.08% in New Jersey.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around New Jersey 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Delaware: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Connecticut: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New York: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Maryland: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- District of Columbia: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Massachusetts: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampshire: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vermont: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- California: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arkansas: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Louisiana: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kansas: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Iowa: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Indiana: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Illinois: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Idaho: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hawaii: more fiber coverage, slower speeds