In River Edge there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 98.94% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,995 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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River Edge, NJ Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in River Edge
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 River Edge are not shown.
River Edge 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 River Edge is fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.94% of River Edge. 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 River Edge above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in River Edge?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in River Edge.

Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average River Edge home can get up to 7,995 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 98.87% 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 River Edge.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of River Edge, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in River Edge?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in River Edge you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.94% of River Edge 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 1.06% of River Edge homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in River Edge, along with details on where in River Edge and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in River Edge, NJ

EarthLink fiber coverage
About 98.94%, or 11,921 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Edge area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of River Edge.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Edge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout River Edge. The fastest plan anyone in River Edge 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 River Edge customers is up to 1,103 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In River Edge 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 one of the slowest compared to other River Edge 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 River Edge 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 1,052 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in River Edge, NJ

Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.94%, or 11,921 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Edge area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of River Edge.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Edge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout River Edge. The fastest plan anyone in River Edge 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 River Edge customers is up to 1,103 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In River Edge 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 one of the slowest compared to other River Edge 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 River Edge 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 1,052 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 85.2% up to 880.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in River Edge, NJ

Optimum fiber coverage
About 98.87%, or 11,913 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Edge area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of River Edge.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Edge. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Edge. The fastest plan anyone in River Edge can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all River Edge customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In River Edge 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 River Edge fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Edge is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
River Edge Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to River Edge or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in River Edge compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Fiber internet speeds in River Edge are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 0.00 Mbps in New Jersey versus 7,995 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New Jersey is 0.00% versus 98.94% in River Edge.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around River Edge 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
- New Milford, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oradell, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bergenfield, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maywood, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rochelle Park, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Paramus, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dumont, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hackensack, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Teaneck, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Saddle Brook, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Norwich, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nokomis, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Norfolk, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Bellport, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Billerica, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North East, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Lindenhurst, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Merrick, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Smithfield, RI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North St. Paul, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds


