Utilities & Infrastructure in Paterson, NJ

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

66.7%

of households

No Internet

10.1%

of households

Total Households

49,688

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

66.7%

Cellular Data Plan

85.3%

Satellite

21.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

19.5%

No Internet Access

10.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.0%

of households

Smartphone

89.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

64.7%

of households

Tablet

56.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.0%

Smartphone

89.8%

Desktop / Laptop

64.7%

Tablet

56.5%

Smartphone Only

19.5%

No Computer

8.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

88.1% of households in Paterson have broadband internet access. 66.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.1% of households have no internet access. 19.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.