In Union City there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.65% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,908 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 Union City
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 Union City are not shown.
Union City 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 99.65% of Union City. 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 Union City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Union City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Union City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Union City home can get up to 7,908 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 98.19% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Union City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Union City, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Union City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union City you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.58% of Union City 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 Union City homes.
Internet Market Health in Union City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Union City 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 Union City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.2 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.2 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Union City 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, Union City homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Union City 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, Union City is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Union City, along with details on where in Union City and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Union City, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 99.52%, or 70,034 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union City.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Union City customers is up to 1,856 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City fiber 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 Union City 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 1,845 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Union City, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 99.52%, or 70,034 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union City.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Union City customers is up to 1,856 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City fiber providers. Verizon 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 Union City 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 1,845 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.7% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Union City, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 99.22%, or 69,822 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union City.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Union City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union City 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 Union City, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 98.19%, or 69,098 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union City.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Union City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union City is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Union City, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 9.79%, or 6,890 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, central, south, west, northeast, and north Union City 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 Union City.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Union City customers is up to 1,775 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 71.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City cable providers. XFINITY 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 Union City 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 189 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Union City, NJ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.17%, or 69,783 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City 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 Union City.
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 Union City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City 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 Union City customers is up to 73 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 63.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City 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 Union City 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Union City, NJ
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 96.71%, or 68,057 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union City.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City 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 Union City customers is up to 84 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 79.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City 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 Union City 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Union City, NJ
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 96.71%, or 68,057 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union City.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City 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 Union City customers is up to 84 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 79.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City 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 Union City 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 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Union City, NJ
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 75.84%, or 53,365 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, central, west, south, north, and east Union City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union City.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Union City customers is up to 308 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 98.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union City 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 Union City fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Union City 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
- 1.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 98.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starry Fixed Wireless in Union City, NJ
Starry fixed wireless coverage
About 42.07%, or 29,606 people, have Starry fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, south, east, and central Union City area. Starry is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Union City.
Starry fixed wireless download speeds
Starry is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starry fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union City. The fastest plan anyone in Union City can order from Starry goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Union City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Starry fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starry fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Starry is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Union City fixed wireless providers. Starry offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union City is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Union City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Union City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Union City compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Internet speeds in Union City are much faster versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 4,388 Mbps in New Jersey versus 7,908 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New Jersey is 99.05% versus 99.65% in Union City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Union City 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 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
- Weehawken, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hoboken, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West New York, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Bergen, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Secaucus, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Guttenberg, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manhattan, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jersey City, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairview, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New York, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wrightstown, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wyatts Chapel, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yonkers, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yorba Linda, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yonkers, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodville, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Zoe, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Zoe, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodsville, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yah-ta-hey, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds