Paterson, NJ · population 160,463 · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in Paterson, NJ
Coverage in Paterson
- Homes in Paterson that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 96.6%
- Homes in Paterson that can get fiber
- 94.1%
- Homes in Paterson that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 93.4%
- Homes in Paterson that can get cable
- 93.8%
- Homes in Paterson that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 97.3%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in Paterson that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 94.1% | 94.1% | 94.1% | 92.6% |
| Cable | 93.8% | 93.8% | 93.8% | 0% |
| DSL (copper) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Fixed wireless | 88% | 59.3% | 32.4% | 0% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 93.4% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
Fiber, up to 8,000 Mbps down, 8,000 Mbps up
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
Cable, up to 8,000 Mbps down, 8,000 Mbps up, 93.7% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 81.2% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
6 wired and fixed wireless providers in Paterson
Grouped by each provider's main technology here (the one reaching most of its service area), then ranked by share covered, with speeds for the fastest tier.
Mainly fiber (1)
Glass fiber to the location.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Share covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon Fios | Fiber | 2,300 Mbps | 2,300 Mbps | 67.6% of served locations* |
Mainly cable (1)
Coaxial cable network.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | Fiber, Cable | 8,000 Mbps (fiber) | 8,000 Mbps (fiber) | 93.7% |
Mainly DSL (1)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrena | DSL (copper) | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1% |
Mainly fixed wireless (3)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Share covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 81.2% of homes |
| AT&T Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 30.6% of homes |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 300 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 19.8% of served locations* |
* Some carriers sell a different brand for each technology. Each brand has its own row, and its number is a share of the locations (buildings) the brand serves, not a share of homes. Rows are ordered by their number, but the two kinds of share are not directly comparable.
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
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Questions about internet in Paterson, NJ
What internet providers serve Paterson, NJ?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 6 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in Paterson, NJ. By share of homes covered: Optimum (93.7%), T-Mobile Home Internet (81.2%), AT&T Internet (30.6%) and Andrena (2.1%). Listed by share of the locations each brand serves: Verizon Fios (67.6%) and Verizon 5G Home Internet (19.8%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Starlink and Viasat is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in Paterson, NJ?
Yes. 94.1% of homes in Paterson, NJ can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: Optimum and Verizon Fios.
What is the fastest internet speed available in Paterson, NJ?
The highest advertised download speed is 8,000 Mbps (8,000 Mbps upload), from Optimum over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in Paterson, NJ?
93.4% of homes in Paterson, NJ can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of Paterson, NJ can get 100 Mbps internet?
96.6% of homes in Paterson, NJ can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 97.3% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of Paterson, NJ?
Leaving out satellite, Optimum covers the largest share: 93.7% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in Paterson, NJ?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Starlink (100%) and Viasat (100%) report satellite service to homes in Paterson, NJ.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.