New Jersey Internet Overview
571 Mbps avg · 598 ZIP codes · 100% fiber · 21 counties
County Grade Distribution
Best Broadband Counties in New Jersey
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 19 |
| Hudson | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 16 |
| Essex | A | 100 Mbps | 100% | 31 |
| Bergen | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 66 |
| Passaic | A | 100 Mbps | 100% | 27 |
| Morris | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 50 |
| Union | A | 100 Mbps | 100% | 26 |
| Somerset | A | 100 Mbps | 100% | 27 |
| Monmouth | A | 100 Mbps | 100% | 49 |
| Mercer | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 22 |
| Middlesex | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 36 |
| Camden | A | 100 Mbps | 100% | 34 |
| Ocean | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 29 |
| Gloucester | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 26 |
| Cumberland | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 19 |
Slowest Counties in New Jersey
| County | Grade | Avg Download | Fiber | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunterdon | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 20 |
| Atlantic | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 25 |
| Cape May | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 16 |
| Salem | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 11 |
| Warren | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 16 |
| Burlington | B | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 33 |
| Cumberland | B | 100 Mbps | 100% | 19 |
| Gloucester | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 26 |
| Ocean | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 29 |
| Middlesex | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 36 |
| Camden | A | 100 Mbps | 100% | 34 |
| Morris | A | 1000 Mbps | 100% | 50 |
| Union | A | 100 Mbps | 100% | 26 |
| Somerset | A | 100 Mbps | 100% | 27 |
| Monmouth | A | 100 Mbps | 100% | 49 |
All 21 Counties in New Jersey
Internet Providers in New Jersey
| Provider | ZIP Codes | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | - | 25 Mbps |
| Charter (Spectrum) | - | 1,000 Mbps |
| Comcast (Xfinity) | - | 2,000 Mbps |
| Lumen (CenturyLink) | - | 940 Mbps |
| Verizon | 598 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Cablevision | 598 | 1,000 Mbps |
| Service Electric Cable Tv | 598 | 1,000 Mbps |
Cities in New Jersey
Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average internet speed in New Jersey?
New Jersey has an average maximum download speed of 571 Mbps across 598 ZIP codes. 100% of areas have fiber internet access, and the state averages 10 providers per ZIP code.
Which counties in New Jersey have the best internet?
The counties with the best broadband in New Jersey include Sussex (Grade A), Hudson (Grade A), Essex (Grade A). These areas have the fastest average speeds and most provider competition.
How does New Jersey compare to the national average?
The national average download speed is 876 Mbps, while New Jersey averages 571 Mbps, below the national average. Nationally, 96% of areas have fiber, compared to 100% in New Jersey.
For this entity, the underlying data on this page comes from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). The breakdown above is the federal record; the paragraphs below add the per-entity context that makes the headline numbers usable for a real decision rather than just a data lookup.
Every number on this page links back to the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC); the methodology page describes the inputs, refresh cadence, and known limitations of the underlying data product.
Practical use of this page is in combination with the comparison and ranking pages elsewhere on the site, which surface the same data for this entity’s peers within U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states. A single-entity reading without peer context can be misleading when an entity is an outlier on one axis but typical on another.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 2026.