In Passaic County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 98.03% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 7,958 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 Passaic County, NJ.
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Passaic County, NJ Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Passaic County
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 Passaic County are not shown.
Passaic County 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 Passaic County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.03% of Passaic County. 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 Passaic County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Passaic County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Passaic County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Passaic County home can get up to 7,958 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Passaic County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Passaic County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Passaic County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Passaic County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.02% of Passaic County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.21% of the county.
- 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 Passaic County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Passaic County, along with details on where in Passaic County and at what speeds.
Optimum Fiber in Passaic County, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 97.26%, or 509,750 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Passaic County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Passaic County.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Passaic County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Passaic County. The fastest plan anyone in Passaic County can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Passaic County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Passaic County 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 Passaic County fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Passaic County 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 Passaic County, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 83.35%, or 436,868 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Passaic County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Passaic County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Passaic County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Passaic County. The fastest plan anyone in Passaic County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Passaic County customers is up to 1,442 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 45.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Passaic County 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 Passaic County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Passaic County 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 1,409 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 45.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Passaic County, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 83.35%, or 436,868 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Passaic County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Passaic County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Passaic County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Passaic County. The fastest plan anyone in Passaic County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Passaic County customers is up to 1,442 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 45.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Passaic County 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 Passaic County fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Passaic County 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 1,409 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 45.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
Passaic County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Passaic County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Passaic County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Fiber internet speeds in Passaic County are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 0.00 Mbps in New Jersey versus 7,958 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in New Jersey is 0.00% versus 98.03% in Passaic County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Passaic County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Bergen County, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Morris County, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Westchester County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex County, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Carbon County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montour County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Chester County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Guilford County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenville County, SC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, NE: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dane County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Camden County, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds