6 Best Internet Providers in Dover, DE

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Above are the top 4 providers in Dover, DE for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dover, DE?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Dover, Delaware, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Dover

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dover Internet Providers

Based on 24 reviews from Delaware internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Dover residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.43 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Delaware, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 85.6% coverage in Dover.

At a national level, based on 4445 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dover?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Dover

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	2,300 Mbps
	Verizon	2,300 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Bloosurf	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dover

Based on data reported by Dover ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Dover. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,053 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dover?

Delaware customers rate XFINITY from Comcast as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Dover customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Dover, Delaware, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Dover

Dover Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Dover below, including the metrics used and how Dover compares to the rest of Delaware and nation.

Dover ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Dover	Delaware	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dover that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	82.57%	69.85%	71.53%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,221 Mbps	1,996 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Dover.	6.4	6.1	7.1

 

Dover Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Dover	Delaware	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	10%	16%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	95%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	93%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	76%	80%	76%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	81%	81%	77%

Dover ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Dover is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dover is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dover have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Dover ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

92% of Dover households have an internet connection despite having 93.96% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A large amount of Dover residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Dover?

How Much Speed does a Dover Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dover is 2.5, which is smaller than the Delaware average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Dover’s average household income is $73,517 which is lower than the Delaware average of $93,996 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Dover also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Delaware average of 15%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Delaware who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Dover has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Dover households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dover?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dover?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dover?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Dover, DE.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dover?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Dover?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Dover is XFINITY.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Dover is XFINITY.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and XFINITY from Comcast has the broadest coverage in Dover, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Dover compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Dover stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Dover’s B ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Dover