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In Paterson there are 5 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.38% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 243 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Paterson, NJ.
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Paterson, NJ Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Paterson
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 Paterson are not shown.
Paterson Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Paterson is fixed wireless internet available?
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Fixed Wireless is available in 99.38% of Paterson. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Paterson above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Paterson?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Paterson.
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The average Paterson home can get up to 243 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 1.53% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 16.41% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Paterson.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Paterson, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Paterson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Paterson you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.41% of Paterson 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 less than 1% of Paterson homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Paterson, along with details on where in Paterson and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Paterson, NJ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.02%, or 157,290 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Paterson area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Paterson.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Paterson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Paterson can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Paterson customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Paterson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Paterson fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Paterson is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 8.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Paterson, NJ
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 70.37%, or 111,778 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Paterson area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Paterson.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Paterson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Paterson can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Paterson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Paterson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Paterson fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Paterson is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Paterson, NJ
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 66.89%, or 106,249 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Paterson area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Paterson.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Paterson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Paterson can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Paterson customers is up to 60 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 47.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Paterson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Paterson fixed wireless 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 Paterson is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 47.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Paterson, NJ
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 66.89%, or 106,249 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Paterson area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Paterson.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Paterson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Paterson can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Paterson customers is up to 60 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 47.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Paterson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Paterson fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Paterson is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 47.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Andrena Fixed Wireless in Paterson, NJ
Andrena fixed wireless coverage
About 1.53%, or 2,435 people, have Andrena fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, and west Paterson area. Andrena is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Paterson.
Andrena fixed wireless download speeds
Andrena is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Paterson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Andrena fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Paterson can order from Andrena goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Paterson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Andrena fixed wireless upload speeds
In Paterson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Andrena fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Andrena is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Paterson fixed wireless providers. Andrena offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Paterson is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Paterson Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Paterson or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Paterson compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Paterson are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 0.00 Mbps in New Jersey versus 243 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in New Jersey is 0.00% versus 99.38% in Paterson.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Paterson are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless 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
- Prospect Park, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Haledon, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Elmwood Park, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Woodland Park, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Totowa, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Fair Lawn, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hawthorne, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Clifton, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- North Haledon, NJ: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Saddle Brook, NJ: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Coral Springs, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Costa Mesa, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia, MD: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cordova, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia, MO: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Council Bluffs, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Covington, GA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Concord, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Conyers, GA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds