Internet providers in Hoboken, NJ
Hoboken is a city in New Jersey with about 58,340 residents and roughly 41,149 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Hoboken, NJ
Share of residential locations in Hoboken 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 | 98% | |
| 2 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 91% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 87% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 85% | Check availability |
| 5 | Starry | Fixed wireless | 30% | |
| 6 | Xfinity | Cable | 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 to know about internet in Hoboken
Optimum reports service to the most residential locations in Hoboken, about 98%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Optimum, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet and Starry offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Hoboken?
Fiber is widely available: about 96% of locations in Hoboken can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 91% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 98% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Hoboken that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Hoboken at a glance
About 96% of households in Hoboken have a broadband subscription, 4 points above the New Jersey average of 92%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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- Bayonne, NJ (7 mi)
- Palisades Park, NJ (7 mi)
- New York, NY (7 mi)
- Newark, NJ (8 mi)
- Fort Lee, NJ (8 mi)
- Passaic, NJ (9 mi)
- Lodi, NJ (10 mi)
- East Orange, NJ (10 mi)
- Hackensack, NJ (10 mi)
- Garfield, NJ (10 mi)
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Hoboken?
Yes, in part. About 96% of residential locations in Hoboken can get fiber, 98% can get cable, and about 91% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Hoboken?
Optimum reports service to about 98% of residential locations in Hoboken, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Hoboken?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Hoboken, 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 Hoboken?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
Check your exact address
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