In Sussex County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.85% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 8,815 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Sussex 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 Sussex County are not shown.
Sussex 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 Sussex County
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Internet service is available in 99.85% of Sussex 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 Planet Networks. Now you can call companies in Sussex County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Sussex County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sussex County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sussex County home can get up to 8,815 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 76.94% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sussex County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Sussex County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Sussex County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sussex 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 90.93% of Sussex County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.84% 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 Sussex County homes.
Internet Market Health in Sussex County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sussex 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 Sussex County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Sussex County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Sussex County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, 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. Sussex County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 11 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, Sussex County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sussex County, along with details on where in Sussex County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Sussex County, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.03%, or 142,824 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sussex County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sussex County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Sussex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Sussex 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 Sussex County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sussex County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Planet Networks Fiber in Sussex County, NJ
Planet Networks fiber coverage
About 76.94%, or 110,970 people, have Planet Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sussex County area. Planet Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Sussex County.
Planet Networks fiber download speeds
Planet Networks is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Planet Networks fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from Planet Networks goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Sussex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Planet Networks fiber upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Planet Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Planet Networks is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sussex County fiber providers. Planet Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sussex County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Sussex County, NJ
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 63.72%, or 91,902 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sussex County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Sussex County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sussex County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 6.4% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 44.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Sussex County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 5 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 Sussex County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 28.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 44.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Sussex County, NJ
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 39.59%, or 57,090 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, east, northeast, west, southwest, central, north, and northwest Sussex County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sussex County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sussex County customers is up to 1,989 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Sussex County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 3 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 Sussex County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,989 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Sussex County, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 20.70%, or 29,853 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sussex County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Sussex County.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Sussex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Sussex 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 Sussex County fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sussex County is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
WVT Fiber in Sussex County, NJ
WVT fiber coverage
About 9.07%, or 13,086 people, have WVT fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Sussex County area. WVT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sussex County.
WVT fiber download speeds
WVT is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, WVT fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from WVT goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sussex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WVT fiber upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for WVT fiber. Compared to other ISPs, WVT is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Sussex County fiber providers. WVT offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sussex County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WVT DSL in Sussex County, NJ
WVT DSL coverage
About 9.06%, or 13,068 people, have WVT DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Sussex County area. WVT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sussex County.
WVT DSL download speeds
WVT is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, WVT DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from WVT goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sussex County customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 77.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
WVT DSL upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WVT DSL. Compared to other ISPs, WVT is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sussex County DSL providers. WVT offers 3 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 Sussex County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, WVT customers can get speeds up to 8.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 77.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sussex County, NJ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.39%, or 128,912 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex 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 Sussex County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 45.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sussex 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 average compared to other Sussex 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 Sussex 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
- 45.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sussex County, NJ
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 71.98%, or 103,809 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sussex County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Sussex County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex 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 Sussex County customers is up to 44 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 26.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 7.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 26.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sussex County, NJ
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 71.98%, or 103,809 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sussex 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 Sussex County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex 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 Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex 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 Sussex County customers is up to 44 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 26.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 7.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 26.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sussex County, NJ
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 43.68%, or 62,991 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, northeast, east, central, west, southwest, north, and northwest Sussex County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sussex County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Sussex County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sussex 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 the fastest compared to other Sussex County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sussex County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Sussex County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sussex County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Sussex County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Internet speeds in Sussex County are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 4,388 Mbps in New Jersey versus 8,815 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New Jersey is 99.05% versus 99.85% in Sussex County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sussex 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
- Passaic County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rockland County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westchester County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Luzerne County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montour County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Boone County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rowan County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Schuylkill County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spotsylvania County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lebanon County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kaufman County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds