Internet providers in Passaic, New Jersey 07055
ZIP code 07055 is in Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Passaic 07055: local snapshot
About 92% of the 20,434 households in 07055 have a broadband subscription, in line with the New Jersey average of 92%. That ranks 07055#357 of 563 ZIP codes in New Jersey for broadband adoption.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Passaic, New Jersey
Share of residential locations in Passaic 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 | 95% | |
| 2 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 88% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 75% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 40% | Check availability |
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 Passaic?
Fiber is widely available: about 97% of locations in Passaic 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 67% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Passaic that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Passaic 07055
Optimum reports service to the most residential locations in Passaic, about 95%. 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.
The median age of residents is 30, a young area where streaming and gaming often drive demand for faster plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Passaic?
Yes, in part. About 97% of residential locations in Passaic can get fiber, 95% 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 Passaic?
Optimum reports service to about 95% of residential locations in Passaic, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Passaic?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Passaic, 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 Passaic 07055?
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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