Internet providers in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson is in Passaic County, New Jersey, and has 9 ZIP codes. Available providers can differ from one ZIP code to the next, so pick yours below.
Optimum reports service to the most residential locations in Paterson, about 94%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Optimum, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Our picks for internet in Paterson
- Widest coverage: Optimum (about 94% of locations)
- No-install wireless option: T-Mobile Home Internet (about 81% of locations)
Picks are based on the share of locations each provider reports serving, not on price or customer reviews.
ZIP codes in Paterson
Compare internet providers in Paterson, New Jersey
Share of residential locations in Paterson where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optimum | Fiber, Cable | 94% | |
| 2 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 83% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 81% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 31% | Check availability |
| 5 | Andrena | DSL | 2% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Paterson?
Fiber is widely available: about 94% of locations in Paterson can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 93% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 59% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Paterson that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Best-connected ZIP codes in Paterson
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Paterson?
Yes, in part. About 94% of residential locations in Paterson can get fiber, 94% can get cable, and about 93% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Paterson?
Optimum reports service to about 94% of residential locations in Paterson, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Paterson?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Paterson, and 3 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Paterson?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.