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Internet Providers in Lakewood, New Jersey

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Home Internet in Lakewood, NJ

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 31.4%
    Lakewood speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 44.7%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 44.2%
    Lakewood speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 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: 23.8%

Best Internet Providers in Lakewood, NJ

Residents of Lakewood, New Jersey, can access a robust fiber connection through EarthLink Fiber, which offers a maximum download speed of 940 Mbps. With starting plans at $54.95 per month, EarthLink provides significant coverage, reaching 44.70% of the community. This makes it an appealing option for those who need stable, high-speed internet for streaming, gaming, and remote work.

Verizon also delivers fiber connectivity with speeds up to 940 Mbps. Additionally, it offers a 5G internet option, providing versatility for wired and wireless needs. At a starting price of $49.99 per month, Verizon remains competitive. It covers 44.20% of Lakewood, just slightly less than EarthLink. With an overall fiber availability of 94% in Lakewood, both providers serve much of the community.

Other connection types like DSL (6% coverage) and cable (41% coverage) are less common. However, fixed wireless and satellite options are widely available, ensuring that nearly all residents can find a suitable internet provider.

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
23.78%
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
31.41%

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Provider Connection Types in Lakewood, NJ

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Lakewood, NJ
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
5.800000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
93.83%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
41.06%

List of Internet Providers in Lakewood, NJ

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

Internet Providers in Lakewood, 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
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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