In Union County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.86% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,634 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 Union 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 Union County are not shown.
Union 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 Union County
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Internet service is available in 99.86% of Union 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 Union County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Union County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Union County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Union County home can get up to 3,634 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 26.90% 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 Union County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Union County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Union County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union 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 70.19% of Union County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 29.63% 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 Union County homes.
Internet Market Health in Union County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Union 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 Union 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): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Union 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, Union 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. Union 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, Union County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Union County, along with details on where in Union County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Union County, NJ
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 88.72%, or 510,472 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 1,664 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 65.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 34.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 1,643 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 65.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 34.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Union County, NJ
Verizon fiber coverage
About 88.72%, or 510,472 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 1,664 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 65.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 34.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 1,643 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 65.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 34.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Union County, NJ
XFINITY cable coverage
About 78.77%, or 453,175 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 1,994 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Union County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 248 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Union County, NJ
Optimum cable coverage
About 29.27%, or 168,381 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, southwest, southeast, south, and west Union 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 Union County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union 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 Union County, NJ
Optimum fiber coverage
About 26.90%, or 154,749 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, southeast, southwest, south, and west Union 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 Union County.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union 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 Union County, NJ
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.89%, or 540,196 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 41.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 58.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 58.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Union County, NJ
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 72.38%, or 416,406 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 28.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 7.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Union County, NJ
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 72.38%, or 416,406 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union 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 Union County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union 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 Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 28.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 7.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Union County, NJ
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 49.31%, or 283,697 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Union County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 Union County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Union County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Union County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Union County compare to the rest of New Jersey?
Internet speeds in Union County are slower versus the average speeds in New Jersey: 4,388 Mbps in New Jersey versus 3,634 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New Jersey is 99.05% versus 99.86% in Union County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Union 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
- Essex County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kings County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Queens County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hunterdon County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nassau County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Tulsa County, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monmouth County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arapahoe County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Utah County, UT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bucks County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kent County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sonoma County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds