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Internet Providers in Freehold, New Jersey

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Home Internet in Freehold, NJ

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 37.9%
    Freehold speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 94.3%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 93.7%
    Freehold speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 18.9%
    Freehold speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.3%

Best Internet Providers in Freehold, NJ

Residents of Freehold, New Jersey seeking internet service might find EarthLink Fiber a top choice, thanks to its extensive reach and reliability. EarthLink covers 94.30% of the borough and offers fiber connections with speeds up to 940 Mbps. The service starts at $54.95 per month, providing a good balance of cost and performance.

Verizon presents a strong alternative. It offers both fiber and 5G internet, covering 93.70% of Freehold. With speeds also reaching 940 Mbps, Verizon's plans start at $49.99 per month, offering a potentially better value.

Optimum is another option, albeit with lower coverage at 37.90%. However, it delivers significantly higher speeds of up to 5 Gbps and a competitive starting price of $40 per month.

Overall, Freehold's internet infrastructure includes 95% fiber, 92% cable, and 43% fixed wireless coverage. These providers offer several choices to meet various needs and budgets.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
42.29%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
  • Xfinity
37.91%

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Provider Connection Types in Freehold, NJ

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Freehold, NJ
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.44%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.28999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
92%

List of Internet Providers in Freehold, NJ

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable, Fiber 5 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Freehold, NJ

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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