Internet Service Providers in Delaware
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Delaware Internet Coverage & Availability in 2026
Delaware Internet Facts in 2026
Delaware's Internet Ranking
Delaware currently ranks 5th among states in BroadbandNow’s annual rankings of internet coverage, speed and availability.
Access to Wired or Fixed Wireless Broadband: 98.2%
This means that roughly zero in ten Delaware residents are not able to purchase an internet plan of at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.
Access to Wired Low-Priced Broadband Plan: 96.2%
This means that nearly zero in ten residents are not able to purchase broadband at a price of $60/month or less (excluding promotions and government programs).
Access to Fiber-Optic Service: 55.9%
This means that four in ten residents are unable to purchase a fiber internet plan.
Number of Internet Providers in Delaware: 17
The U.S. has more than 2,877 internet service providers, with most covering very small areas. It is worth searching by zip code to see who is available in your town.
At BroadbandNow, we advocate for a definition of broadband internet to be at least 100 Mbps, as opposed to the FCC definition of 25 Mbps, which would be considered slow for many internet-intensive activities.
In Delaware, 93% of households have access to 1 Gbps wired or fixed wireless broadband, ranking 7th among all states.
2026 Delaware Broadband Market Analysis
Delaware ranks #5 nationwide (slipping 2 spots from 2025) in BroadbandNow’s 2026 Best and Worst States for Broadband report, earning an overall grade of A (Score: 95.08/100). The state’s standing is anchored by fundamental prerequisite connectivity, with 98.2% of residents having access to basic wired or fixed wireless broadband and 96.2% covered by affordable low-priced plans. Physical network architecture across the state features a 55.9% fiber-optic availability rate, which directly influences overall consumer reliability and quality scores.
In our evaluation of over 160 million speed tests, Delaware demonstrated network responsiveness with a median round-trip latency of 12.31 ms alongside median download speeds reaching 138.5 Mbps and upload speeds of 36 Mbps. Real-world network performance reveals noticeable variations between leading urban corridors and surrounding communities. Across regional population centers and municipal hubs, ongoing infrastructure deployments continue to expand fiber penetration and elevate local bandwidth capabilities.
Internet Coverage by Demographic in Delaware
Individuals or households with no internet access by characteristic (includes broadband and non-broadband packages)
Percentage of households with and without any type of internet access
- With: 96%
- Without: 4%
Type of internet connection
- Dialup only: <1%
- Broadband of any type: 94.3%
- Cellular data only: 11.9%
- Satellite: 4.7%
Age
- <18: 2.1%
- 18-64: 3.5%
- 65+ adults: 8.7%
Household Income
- <$20,000: 16.4%
- $20,000-$74,999: 7.4%
- $75,000+: 2.8%
Race
- Black: 6.4%
- Native American/Alaska Native: 0%
- Asian: 0%
- Mixed race: 3.2%
- Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
- White: 3.8%
Employment Status
- Employed: 3.1%
- Unemployed: 5.6%
Educational Attainment
- Less than high school: 14.8%
- HS grad, some college or associate's: 5.2%
- Bachelor's degree: 2.4%
Internet Providers in Delaware
Compare internet providers, maximum speeds, connection types, statewide availability, and ratings.
| Provider | Max. Download Speed | Connection | Availability | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 2 Gbps | Cable, Fiber | 83.1% | View Plans | |
| EarthLink Fiber | 940 Mbps | Fiber | 63.0% | View Plans | |
| Verizon Fios | 2 Gbps | Fiber | 62.4% | View Plans | |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 415 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | 59.2% | View Plans | |
| Mint Mobile | 415 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | 56.4% | View Plans | |
| XNET WiFi | 2 Gbps | Fixed Wireless | 56.3% | View Plans | |
| AT&T Internet Air | 300 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | 50.7% | View Plans | |
| Verizon High Speed Internet | 10 Mbps | DSL | 42.9% | View Plans | |
| Bloosurf | 1 Gbps | Fixed Wireless, Fiber | 33.9% | View Plans | |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | 300 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | 19.8% | View Plans | |
| Mediacom | 1 Gbps | Cable | 8.0% | View Plans | |
| Breezeline | 1 Gbps | Cable | 4.7% | View Plans | |
| BridgeMAXX Wireless | 100 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | 4.6% | View Plans | |
| Harlan Community Television | 2 Gbps | Fiber | 0.5% | View Plans | |
| Shentel | 5 Gbps | Fiber | 0.2% | View Plans | |
| Choptank Fiber | 2.5 Gbps | Fiber | 0.0% | View Plans |
Internet Providers By City in Delaware
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| Bear | 99.7% | 12 providers |
| Bethany Beach | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Bridgeville | 77.0% | 12 providers |
| Camden Wyoming | 98.4% | 13 providers |
| Claymont | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Clayton | 97.4% | 13 providers |
| Dagsboro | 98.3% | 12 providers |
| Delmar | 89.3% | 13 providers |
| Dover | 92.6% | 13 providers |
| Felton | 91.1% | 11 providers |
| Frankford | 96.2% | 14 providers |
| Frederica | 99.1% | 11 providers |
| Georgetown | 93.2% | 14 providers |
| Greenwood | 64.1% | 12 providers |
| Harrington | 78.6% | 13 providers |
| Hockessin | 99.8% | 11 providers |
| Houston | 91.2% | 10 providers |
| Laurel | 88.8% | 13 providers |
| Lewes | 98.8% | 13 providers |
| Lincoln | 95.7% | 11 providers |
| Magnolia | 100.0% | 10 providers |
| Marydel | 91.4% | 10 providers |
| Middletown | 99.6% | 14 providers |
| Milford | 86.9% | 11 providers |
| Millsboro | 97.6% | 14 providers |
| Millville | 100.0% | 11 providers |
| Milton | 97.5% | 14 providers |
| New Castle | 98.8% | 15 providers |
| Newark | 95.0% | 17 providers |
| Ocean View | 99.6% | 11 providers |
| Rehoboth Beach | 99.8% | 12 providers |
| Seaford | 96.1% | 15 providers |
| Selbyville | 99.6% | 12 providers |
| Smyrna | 89.2% | 12 providers |
| Townsend | 97.4% | 13 providers |
| Wilmington | 99.1% | 14 providers |