Internet providers in Perth Amboy, NJ
Perth Amboy is a city in New Jersey with about 55,278 residents and roughly 17,315 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Perth Amboy, NJ
Share of residential locations in Perth Amboy 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 | Xfinity | Cable | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 94% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 83% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 37% | Check availability |
| 5 | Optimum | Fiber, Cable | <1% |
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 Perth Amboy
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Perth Amboy, about 100%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, 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.
What technologies are available in Perth Amboy?
Fiber is widely available: about 86% of locations in Perth Amboy can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 99%+ of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 69% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Perth Amboy that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Perth Amboy at a glance
About 86% of households in Perth Amboy have a broadband subscription, 6 points below 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 Perth Amboy?
Yes, in part. About 86% of residential locations in Perth Amboy can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 100% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Perth Amboy?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Perth Amboy, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Perth Amboy?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy?
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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