Who is our top ranked provider in South Toms River NJ? [Updated]

Best South Toms River Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in South Toms River, NJ that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in South Toms River by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	Verizon	Fiber	940 Mbps	880 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

South Toms River NJ Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in South Toms River which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in South Toms River compare to Ocean County? The average speed in South Toms River is 32.3 Mbps which is slower than Ocean County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the New Jersey average of 28.79 Mbps.

South Toms River Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 6.5% of South Toms River residents
The average upload speed in South Toms River is 7.19 Mbps. This is 17.6% slower than the average in New Jersey and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the Ocean County population
Cable internet is available to 98.2% of Ocean County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 100.0% of South Toms River residents
The average download speed in South Toms River is 16.2% slower than the Ocean County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of South Toms River residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Xfinity as the top provider for South Toms River, New Jersey.

Who has the fastest internet service in South Toms River?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in South Toms River.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for South Toms River, New Jersey?

The following zip codes were used: 8757

How do the internet speeds in South Toms River compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Click through to see how the South Toms River broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cape May, Leisure Village, Mullica Hill, Netcong, North Beach Haven, Pleasantville, Victory Lakes

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in South Toms River - Verizon.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in South Toms River, New Jersey?

Xfinity and Verizon provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of South Toms River.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new South Toms River internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

South Toms River Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.