In Passaic County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.37% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 7,862 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Passaic 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 Passaic County are not shown.
Passaic 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
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Internet service is available in 99.37% of Passaic 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 Passaic County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Passaic County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Passaic County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Passaic County home can get up to 7,862 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Passaic County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Passaic County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Passaic County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Passaic 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 98.02% of Passaic County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.21% 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 Passaic County homes.
Internet Market Health in Passaic County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Passaic 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 Passaic County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.9 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Passaic County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Passaic County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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 worse. Passaic County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 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, Passaic County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Passaic County, along with details on where in Passaic County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Passaic County, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 98.91%, or 518,382 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Passaic County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Passaic County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Passaic County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Passaic County. The fastest plan anyone in Passaic County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Passaic County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Passaic 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 Passaic County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Passaic 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 Passaic County, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 97.26%, or 509,750 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Passaic County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Passaic County.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Passaic County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Passaic County. The fastest plan anyone in Passaic County can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Passaic County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Passaic County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Passaic County fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Passaic 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
EarthLink Fiber in Passaic County, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 83.35%, or 436,868 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Passaic County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Passaic County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Passaic County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Passaic County. The fastest plan anyone in Passaic 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 Passaic County customers is up to 1,442 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 45.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Passaic County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Passaic 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 Passaic 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 1,409 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 45.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Passaic County, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 83.35%, or 436,868 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Passaic County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Passaic County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Passaic County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Passaic County. The fastest plan anyone in Passaic 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 Passaic County customers is up to 1,442 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 45.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Passaic County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Passaic 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 Passaic 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 1,409 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 45.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 54.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Passaic County, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 1.11%, or 5,824 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, south, east, southwest, and northwest Passaic County 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 Passaic County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Passaic County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Passaic County. The fastest plan anyone in Passaic 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 Passaic County customers is up to 1,519 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 60.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Passaic 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 Passaic 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 Passaic 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 121 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 60.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Passaic County, NJ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.87%, or 512,964 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Passaic 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 Passaic 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 Passaic 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 Passaic County. The fastest plan anyone in Passaic 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 Passaic County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 46.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Passaic 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 Passaic 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 Passaic 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Passaic County, NJ
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 78.76%, or 412,796 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Passaic County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Passaic County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Passaic County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Passaic County. The fastest plan anyone in Passaic 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 Passaic County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Passaic County 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 one of the slowest compared to other Passaic 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 Passaic 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 8.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Passaic County, NJ
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 78.76%, or 412,796 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Passaic County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Passaic County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Passaic 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 Passaic County. The fastest plan anyone in Passaic 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 Passaic County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Passaic County 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 one of the slowest compared to other Passaic 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 Passaic 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 8.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Passaic County, NJ
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 58.86%, or 308,522 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Passaic 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 Passaic County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Passaic County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Passaic County. The fastest plan anyone in Passaic County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Passaic County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Passaic 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 Passaic County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Passaic County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Passaic County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Passaic County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Passaic County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Internet speeds in Passaic County are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 4,388 Mbps in New Jersey versus 7,862 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New Jersey is 99.05% versus 99.37% in Passaic County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Passaic 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
- Bergen County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morris County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westchester County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex County, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carbon County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montour County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Chester County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Guilford County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenville County, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dane County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camden County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds