In Downtown Paterson there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.10% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 7,481 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Downtown 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 Downtown Paterson are not shown.
Downtown Paterson 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
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Internet service is available in 99.10% of Downtown Paterson. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Now you can call companies in Downtown Paterson with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown Paterson?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown Paterson.
Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Paterson home can get up to 7,481 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 91.55% 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 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown Paterson.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Downtown Paterson, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown Paterson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Paterson you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.12% of Downtown Paterson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.44% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.53%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Downtown Paterson homes.
Internet Market Health in Downtown Paterson
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Downtown Paterson internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Downtown Paterson based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Downtown Paterson internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downtown Paterson homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Downtown Paterson internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Downtown Paterson badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Paterson, along with details on where in Downtown Paterson and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 96.42%, or 11,942 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Paterson area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Paterson.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Paterson. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Paterson can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Downtown Paterson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Downtown Paterson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downtown Paterson cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Paterson is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 91.55%, or 11,339 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Paterson area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Paterson.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Paterson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Paterson can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Paterson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Paterson 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 Downtown Paterson fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Paterson 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 Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 84.55%, or 10,472 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Paterson area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Paterson.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Paterson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Paterson 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 Downtown Paterson customers is up to 1,354 Mbps.
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- 37.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 62.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Paterson 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 Downtown Paterson 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 Downtown Paterson 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 1,317 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 62.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 84.55%, or 10,472 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Paterson area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Paterson.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Paterson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Paterson 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 Downtown Paterson customers is up to 1,354 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 62.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Paterson 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 Downtown Paterson 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 Downtown Paterson 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 1,317 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 62.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 6.27%, or 776 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, west, and north Downtown Paterson area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Paterson.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Paterson. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Paterson can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Paterson customers is up to 1,305 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 86.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Downtown Paterson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Paterson cable providers. XFINITY 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 Downtown Paterson is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 63 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 86.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 95.22%, or 11,793 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Paterson can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Paterson customers is up to 54 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown Paterson fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Downtown 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 9.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 55.98%, or 6,933 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Paterson area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Downtown Paterson.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Paterson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Paterson can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Downtown Paterson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown Paterson fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Paterson is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 10.86%, or 1,345 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, south, west, and southwest Downtown Paterson area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Paterson.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Paterson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Paterson can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Paterson customers is up to 62 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown Paterson fixed wireless 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 Downtown 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
- 49.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 10.86%, or 1,345 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, south, west, and southwest Downtown Paterson area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Paterson.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Paterson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Paterson can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Paterson customers is up to 62 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown Paterson fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Downtown 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
- 49.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Andrena Fixed Wireless in Downtown Paterson, Paterson, NJ
Andrena fixed wireless coverage
About 1.26%, or 156 people, have Andrena fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast Downtown 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 Downtown Paterson.
Andrena fixed wireless download speeds
Andrena is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Paterson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Andrena fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Paterson. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Paterson can order from Andrena goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Paterson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Andrena fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown Paterson fixed wireless providers. Andrena offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown 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
Downtown Paterson Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Paterson or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Downtown Paterson compare to the rest of Paterson?
Internet speeds in Downtown Paterson are slower versus the average speeds in Paterson: 7,947 Mbps in Paterson versus 7,481 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Paterson is 99.75% versus 99.10% in Downtown Paterson.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Paterson are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Albion Place, Clifton, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake View, Paterson, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Radburn, Fair Lawn, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richfield, Clifton, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warren Point, Fair Lawn, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Passaic Junction, Saddle Brook, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Athenia, Clifton, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ridgewood Junction, Glen Rock, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allwood, Clifton, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Ridgewood, Ridgewood, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- East Falls, Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marina-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Martha Lake, Lynnwood, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Edison Park, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meadow Point, Wesley Chapel, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eastwood, Syracuse, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eastwick, Philadelphia, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Midway, St. Paul, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Village, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monta Loma, Mountain View, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds