Submitted by cmonsquelch t3_101knw8 in Newark
Can anyone recommend quality internet service providers for downtown Newark? Trying to set up Verizon 5G but it's pretty terrible (<1MB/s download). Would appreciate any leads
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rxbandit256 t1_j2pir85 wrote
This is the correct answer.
ahtasva t1_j2o4mg0 wrote
Either Verizon or optimum those are the 2 choices you have
Some-Mid t1_j2rkdq2 wrote
No Fios?
cmonsquelch OP t1_j2x22vv wrote
No. Verizon 5G was available, which I tried, but it was downloading at 0.8 MB/s. Their customer service was really terrible
Some-Mid t1_j32njbm wrote
Verizon Customer Service is hell but that Fios is amazing. I’m stuck with Optimum on the West Side 🤢
duk1253 t1_j2tvu0l wrote
I've used Fios and Optimum gigabit when I lived in the North Ward. Optimum hardware gave me issues, but when I swapped it out for my own modem it worked better. Fios modem/router combo works better and is easier for most.
surrealchemist t1_j2utglv wrote
Fios has been solid for me, and their price gets locked in.
When I used to have optimum cable at my last place the price kept going up every year and fees tacked on so the longer I kept it the more expensive it got and service was not as good but Newark might be better.
cmonsquelch OP t1_j3e9j0h wrote
thanks for all the help y'all. ended up getting a 5G router via T-Mobile. fyi for anyone else
VaMoInNj t1_j2otpdx wrote
If you're in a building that gets GigXero / Newark Fiber, it would be the best option. Gigibit internet for $50/month. Otherwise, the best option would be Verizon Fios for speed.