In West Side there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 98.49% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 4,333 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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West Side, Newark, NJ Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in West Side
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 West Side are not shown.
West Side 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 West Side is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.49% of West Side. 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 West Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in West Side?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in West Side.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average West Side home can get up to 4,333 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 39.00% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.38% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in West Side.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of West Side, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in West Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in West Side you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 92.10% of West Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.49% of the neighborhood.
- 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 West Side homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in West Side, along with details on where in West Side and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in West Side, Newark, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 98.32%, or 41,364 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire West Side area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of West Side.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in West Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout West Side. The fastest plan anyone in West Side can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for West Side customers is up to 1,875 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 84.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In West Side 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 one of the slowest compared to other West Side fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in West Side 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 1,866 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in West Side, Newark, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.32%, or 41,364 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire West Side area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of West Side.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in West Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout West Side. The fastest plan anyone in West Side can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for West Side customers is up to 1,875 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 84.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In West Side 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 one of the slowest compared to other West Side fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in West Side 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 1,866 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in West Side, Newark, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 39.00%, or 16,405 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, south, and southwest West Side area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of West Side.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in West Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout West Side. The fastest plan anyone in West Side can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all West Side customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In West Side 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 West Side fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in West Side is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
West Side Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to West Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in West Side compare to the rest of Newark?
Fiber internet speeds in West Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Newark: 0.00 Mbps in Newark versus 4,333 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Newark is 0.00% versus 98.49% in West Side.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around West Side 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- North Ironbound, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- South Ironbound, Newark, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Central Business District, Newark, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greenville, Jersey City, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Pleasant-Lower Broadway, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Broad Street, Newark, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Springfield-Belmont, Newark, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Seventh Avenue, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- University Heights, Newark, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Greater Memorial, Houston, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Southwest, Reno, NV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Southwest Arlington, Arlington, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Millard, Omaha, NE: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Inwood, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hyde Park, Los Angeles, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds