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Internet Providers in Dover, New Jersey

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Home Internet in Dover, NJ

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 33.3%
    Dover speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 93.8%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 93.8%
    Dover speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 28.5%

Best Internet Providers in Dover, NJ

Verizon has a strong foothold in Dover, New Jersey, delivering fiber, DSL, and 5G internet services to a remarkable 81% of the city. Promising an impressive peak download speed of 940 Mbps, Verizon's plans start at just $40 per month, offering Dover residents a potent blend of speed and affordability.

Not to be outdone, Optimum covers an even larger swath of Dover, bringing its blend of cable and fiber internet to 87% of the city. Speed enthusiasts will appreciate Optimum's 5 Gbps peak download speed. Priced similarly to Verizon, Optimum's plans kick off at a highly competitive $40 per month.

For those in more out-of-the-way areas, Viasat Internet proves a worthwhile alternative. This satellite provider ensures every corner of Dover, 100% of the city, has access to its service. While their top speed is a more modest 30 Mbps, Viasat's plans are still accessible, starting at $49.99 per month.

In Dover, the range of connection types is broad - featuring DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite services. Of these, cable and fiber boast the highest availability at 87% and 90%, respectively. With satellite coverage sweeping 100% of the area, there's a connection option for everyone in Dover.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
28.54%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
33.28%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Dover, NJ

Provider Connection Types in Dover, NJ

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Dover, NJ
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
5.53%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
87.29%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
89.92%

List of Internet Providers in Dover, NJ

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable, Fiber 5 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Dover, NJ

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $199.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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