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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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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:
998,619 people
2.51 average people per household
$70,201 average income per household
43 average age per household
54% of population employed
5% higher than national average
Ranked 10th nationally
13% higher than national average
Ranked 26th nationally
14% higher than national average
Ranked 22nd nationally
9% higher than national average
Ranked 7th nationally
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 |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 182.71 Mbps | 96.25% | 97.21% | See all providers for Satellite |
| Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 39.69% | 65.62% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 1503.25 Mbps | 81.96% | 89.46% | See all providers for Fiber |
| DSL | 15 Mbps | 69.16% | 82.03% | See all providers for DSL |
| Cable | 1835.53 Mbps | 96.84% | 98.24% | See all providers for Cable |
| 5G Home | 242.35 Mbps | 99.06% | 57.72% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 3,978 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Georgetown | 7,247 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Millsboro | 6,876 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Smyrna | 12,870 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bear | 23,070 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bethany Beach | 1,064 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Clayton is the most internet-connected city in Delaware. Clayton 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 Clayton's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Georgetown and Millsboro 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
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
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
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.