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Internet Providers in Plainfield, New Jersey

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Home Internet in Plainfield, NJ

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 6.5%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 89.4%
    Plainfield speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.9%
    Plainfield speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 23.6%
  • 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: 11.9%

Best Internet Providers in Plainfield, NJ

Xfinity offers top-tier internet service in Plainfield, New Jersey, boasting 99.90% coverage with its cable connection. Residents can enjoy maximum download speeds of 2 Gbps, suitable for gaming, streaming, and heavy downloads. Xfinity plans start at $30 per month, merging high speed with broad access to make it a strong choice for most households in the city. This extensive reach ensures nearly every household can tap into Xfinity's reliable high-speed internet.

Verizon ranks second, providing fiber and 5G connections with maximum speeds of 2 Gbps. Plans begin at $49.99 per month. However, Verizon's coverage stands at 89.40%, a bit less than Xfinity. On the other hand, Viasat Internet offers 100% satellite coverage but at a higher cost. It delivers up to 150 Mbps download speeds with plans starting at $199.99 per month, which might not offer the best value for most users.

In Plainfield, cable and fiber dominate the internet availability landscape. Xfinity and Verizon emerge as the most viable options for affordable high-speed internet, each offering unique benefits.

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
11.86%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Verizon
  • Xfinity
99.89%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Plainfield, NJ

Provider Connection Types in Plainfield, NJ

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Plainfield, NJ
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
3.93%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.81%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
65.8%

List of Internet Providers in Plainfield, NJ

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 2 Gbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Plainfield, NJ

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $149.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 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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