Internet providers in The Hills, NJ
The Hills is a census-designated place (an unincorporated community) in New Jersey with about 10,732 residents and roughly 7,091 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in The Hills, NJ
Share of residential locations in The Hills 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 | 99% | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 86% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 78% | Check availability |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 75% | Check availability |
| 5 | Xfinity | Cable | 19% |
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 The Hills
Optimum reports service to the most residential locations in The Hills, about 99%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Optimum, T-Mobile Home Internet, AT&T, and Verizon), 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 The Hills?
Fiber reaches about 49% of locations in The Hills, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 49%. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 88% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in The Hills that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
The Hills at a glance
About 99% of households in The Hills have a broadband subscription, 7 points above 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 The Hills?
Yes, in part. About 49% of residential locations in The Hills can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 49% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in The Hills?
Optimum reports service to about 99% of residential locations in The Hills, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve The Hills?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in The Hills, 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 The Hills?
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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