In Essex County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.56% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 5,123 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 Essex 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 Essex County are not shown.
Essex 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
Availability maps for all providers in Essex County
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Internet service is available in 98.56% of Essex County. 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 Essex County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Essex County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Essex County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Essex County home can get up to 5,123 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 52.08% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Essex County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Essex County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Essex County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Essex County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 77.09% of Essex County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 21.14% 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 1.44% of Essex County homes.
Internet Market Health in Essex County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Essex County 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 Essex County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.0 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Essex County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Essex County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Essex County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 10 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, Essex County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Essex County, along with details on where in Essex County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Essex County, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 94.42%, or 815,535 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Essex County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Essex County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex 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 Essex County customers is up to 1,599 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 40.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex 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 1,574 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 40.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Essex County, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 94.42%, or 815,535 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Essex County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Essex County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex 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 Essex County customers is up to 1,599 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 40.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex 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 1,574 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 40.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Essex County, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 62.79%, or 542,372 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Essex County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Essex County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Essex County customers is up to 1,886 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Essex County 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 Essex County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Essex County 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 219 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 85.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Essex County, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 56.58%, or 488,658 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Essex County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Essex County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Essex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Essex County 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 Essex County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex County 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 Essex County, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 52.08%, or 449,835 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Essex County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Essex County.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex County can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Essex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Essex 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 Essex County fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Essex County, NJ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.35%, or 814,935 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Essex County 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 Essex County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Essex County customers is up to 65 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 52.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 47.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex County 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Essex County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Essex County 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 52.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 47.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Essex County, NJ
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 91.48%, or 790,158 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Essex County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Essex County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Essex County customers is up to 63 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 49.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Essex County fixed wireless 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 Essex County 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 49.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Essex County, NJ
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 91.48%, or 790,158 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Essex County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Essex County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Essex County customers is up to 63 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 49.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Essex County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Essex County 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 49.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Essex County, NJ
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 52.86%, or 456,599 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Essex County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Essex County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex County can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Essex County customers is up to 315 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 97.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex County 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 Essex County fixed wireless 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 Essex County is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 21 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 97.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
Andrena Fixed Wireless in Essex County, NJ
Andrena fixed wireless coverage
About 1.80%, or 15,544 people, have Andrena fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southeast, south, and west Essex County area. Andrena is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Essex County.
Andrena fixed wireless download speeds
Andrena is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Andrena fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex County. The fastest plan anyone in Essex County can order from Andrena goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Essex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Andrena fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex County 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 one of the fastest compared to other Essex County fixed wireless providers. Andrena offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Essex County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Essex County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Essex County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Internet speeds in Essex County are faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 4,388 Mbps in New Jersey versus 5,123 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New Jersey is 99.05% versus 98.56% in Essex County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Essex County 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 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
- Hudson County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New York County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kings County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morris County, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Queens County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nassau County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northampton County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Kern County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ventura County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hidalgo County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pierce County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Erie County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds