Internet providers in Bayonne, NJ
Bayonne is a city in New Jersey with about 70,468 residents and roughly 26,396 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Bayonne, NJ
Share of residential locations in Bayonne 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 | 96% | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 88% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 84% | Check availability |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 65% | Check availability |
| 5 | Xfinity | Cable | 16% |
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 to know about internet in Bayonne
Optimum reports service to the most residential locations in Bayonne, about 96%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Optimum, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Bayonne?
Fiber is widely available: about 97% of locations in Bayonne can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 96% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 83% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Bayonne that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Bayonne at a glance
About 91% of households in Bayonne have a broadband subscription, in line with the New Jersey average of 92%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Bayonne?
Yes, in part. About 97% of residential locations in Bayonne can get fiber, 97% can get cable, and about 96% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Bayonne?
Optimum reports service to about 96% of residential locations in Bayonne, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Bayonne?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Bayonne, and 4 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 Bayonne?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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