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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Delaware

Delaware has excellent broadband coverage, with approximately 97% of homes having access to speeds of 250Mbps and above. The state’s ISP roster is nothing to sneeze at either, packed with top-rated customer favorites.

The aforementioned Xfinity and Verizon are the primary internet providers in Delaware, both of which get excellent ratings in our annual customer satisfaction survey. Xfinity’s cable internet is the most widely available throughout the state, except for a southeastern coverage gap that includes Millsboro and Long Neck. But, customers in those areas can still get cable internet through Mediacom.

Verizon provides most of Delaware’s fiber internet connections. Verizon is available in the Wilmington area and the northern part of the state. Coverage thins out south of Dover, but there are still pockets of fiber coverage in the Long Neck, Hollyville, and Bridgeville areas. Other areas may also have fiber internet via regional ISPs.

Delawareans can get 5G fixed-wireless internet through T-Mobile (rated highest overall in our customer satisfaction survey) and Verizon (rated highest for reliability). Satellite internet is available from Hughesnet, Viasat, and Starlink.

Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars from customers in Delaware.

That ranks Delaware 14th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.

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Internet customer satisfaction in Delaware

 3.8/5 average customer satisfaction rating
 14th national ranking for customer satisfaction

$80.66 average price per payment for internet, per household

98.4% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs

3.7/5 average customer service rating of internet services

3.8/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide

Population:
989,948 people

2.51 average people per household

$70,201 average income per household

43 average age per household

54% of population employed

90

5% higher than national average

Ranked 10th nationally

83

21% higher than national average

Ranked 32nd nationally

100%

14% higher than national average

Ranked 5th nationally

86%

9% higher than national average

Ranked 7th nationally

Average download speed
180.8 Mbps

31.62% higher than national average
Ranks 3rd nationally

Average upload speed
58.7 Mbps

0.52% higher than national average
Ranks 25th nationally
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Fastest internet providers in Delaware

Provider Avg download speed Avg upload speed Availability Order online
XFINITY 266.03 Mbps 31.56 Mbps 95.78% View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet 249.91 Mbps 129.79 Mbps 69.45% View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Breezeline 178.75 Mbps 30.65 Mbps 61.32% View Plans for Breezeline
Xtream Powered by Mediacom 166.77 Mbps 32.94 Mbps 91.72% View Plans for Mediacom
100% of people in Delaware have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 2nd nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type Avg download speed % of people with access % availability Learn more
Satellite 181.58 Mbps 97.1% 97.23% See all providers for Satellite
Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps 40.03% 65.62% See all providers for Fixed Wireless
Fiber 1503.25 Mbps 82.68% 89.46% See all providers for Fiber
DSL 15 Mbps 69.77% 82.03% See all providers for DSL
Cable 1910.39 Mbps 97.69% 98.64% See all providers for Cable
5G Home 242.64 Mbps 99.93% 57.03% See all providers for 5G Home

Best cities for internet in Delaware

Cities in Delaware with the fastest internet

City Avg download speed Avg upload speed Fiber availability Fastest provider
Smyrna 264.52 Mbps 27.62 Mbps 82% Verizon Home Internet
Milford 256.7 Mbps 24.51 Mbps 97% XFINITY
Bear 255.98 Mbps 105 Mbps 83% Verizon Home Internet
Dover 253.48 Mbps 58.7 Mbps 81% Cogent Communication
Middletown 247.55 Mbps 99.84 Mbps 98% Verizon Home Internet
Hockessin 244.34 Mbps 120.79 Mbps 84% XFINITY
Newark 242.89 Mbps 89.2 Mbps 79% Verizon Home Internet
Wilmington 239.83 Mbps 66.09 Mbps 81% XFINITY

Smyrna is the best city in Delaware for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Milford and Bear also earn top rankings, according to our data.

The most connected cities in Delaware

City Population Percent with access to high speed internet Percent with access to fiber internet Percent with access to 3+ providers
Millsboro 6,876 100% 100% 100%
Clayton 3,978 100% 100% 100%
Georgetown 7,247 100% 100% 100%
Smyrna 12,870 100% 100% 100%
Middletown 23,573 100% 100% 100%
Newark 30,655 100% 100% 100%

Millsboro is the most internet-connected city in Delaware. Millsboro makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Millsboro's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Clayton and Georgetown also make it to the top of our list.

Top cities in Delaware

Wilmington

Population: 71,034

Median income: $75,723

239.83 Mbps
avg. download speed

66.09 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Xfinity

Dover

Population: 38,879

Median income: $60,014

253.48 Mbps
avg. download speed

58.7 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Verizon Home Internet

Newark

Population: 30,655

Median income: $80,660

242.89 Mbps
avg. download speed

89.2 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Verizon Home Internet

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Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.

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