In Union County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 89.98% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,583 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 Union County, NJ.
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Union County, NJ Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Union 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 Union County are not shown.
Union 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 Union County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 89.98% of Union 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 Union County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Union County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Union County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Union County home can get up to 3,583 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 26.90% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 19.82% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Union County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Union County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Union County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 70.19% of Union County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 29.63% 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 Union County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Union County, along with details on where in Union County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Union County, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 88.72%, or 510,472 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 1,664 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 65.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 34.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Union County 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 Union 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 Union 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 1,643 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 65.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 34.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Union County, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 88.72%, or 510,472 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 1,664 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 65.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 34.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Union County 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 Union 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 Union 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 1,643 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 65.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 34.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Union County, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 26.90%, or 154,749 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, southeast, southwest, south, and west Union County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Union County.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Union County 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 Union County fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union 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
Union County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Union County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Union County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Fiber internet speeds in Union County are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 0.00 Mbps in New Jersey versus 3,583 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in New Jersey is 0.00% versus 89.98% in Union County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Union 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
- Essex County, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset County, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kings County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New York County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Queens County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hunterdon County, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Nassau County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Tulsa County, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Monmouth County, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arapahoe County, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Utah County, UT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bucks County, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kent County, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sonoma County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds