Best Internet Providers in Dover, DE
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dover, DE
Dover has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Dover.
Ranks compare Dover with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dover, DE at a Glance
Dover Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Dover ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dover, DE?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Dover based on 25 Delaware customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dover?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Dover
How Dover Compares to Places Its Size
Dover's report card score is tied 508th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 506th of 749.
| Measure | Dover | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Kent County | Delaware | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 82.6% | Tied 356th of 749 | 49.8% | 69.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,221 Mbps | 600th of 749 | 1,920 Mbps | 1,996 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | Tied 564th of 749 | 6 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 456th of 749 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 543rd of 749 | 9% | 16% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 539th of 749 | 95% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 440th of 749 | 92% | 93% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | Tied 495th of 749 | 75% | 80% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | Tied 534th of 749 | 80% | 83% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $73,517 | 554th of 749 | $81,267 | $93,996 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | Tied 50th of 749 | 18% | 15% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 82.6% of homes in Dover, against 49.8% across Kent County and 69.8% across Delaware. Households in Dover are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,517 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Dover
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dover?
EarthLink Fiber in Dover, DE
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,253 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 82.6% of Dover homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,253 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 2,249 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Dover from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Dover, DE
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,253 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 82.6% of Dover homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,253 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 2,249 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Dover from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dover?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dover, DE
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Dover homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dover, DE
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Dover homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dover, DE
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Dover homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dover, DE
Availability:
51.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
262 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.5% of Dover homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 262 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Bloosurf Fixed Wireless in Dover, DE
Availability:
32.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Bloosurf offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.9% of Dover homes. Across the city, Bloosurf Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dover?
XFINITY Cable in Dover, DE
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,856 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 93.3% of Dover homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,856 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 211 Mbps throughout the city.
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.
Internet in Dover by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Dover has 1 neighborhood and 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dover
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Acres | 3,312 | 93.5% | 2,238 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 67/100 |
ZIP codes in Dover
How Dover Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dover that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Wyoming has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Magnolia the fewest (0.0%); Dover has 82.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover (this page) | 69,316 | 82.6% | 2,221 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 64/100 |
| Magnolia | 13,413 | 0.0% | 1,940 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 80/100 |
| Camden | 11,874 | 39.0% | 1,755 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Cheswold | 2,297 | 97.9% | 2,294 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 58/100 |
| Wyoming | 2,004 | 99.8% | 2,283 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 70/100 |
| Leipsic | 568 | 100.0% | 2,044 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 63/100 |
| Woodside | 276 | 0.0% | 1,744 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Little Creek | 273 | 98.9% | 2,300 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Eberton | 234 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 7 | A- | 71/100 |
| Dover Afb | 130 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 51/100 |
| Port Mahon | 61 | 100.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 7 | A- | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dover?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Dover
| Verizon | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| Bloosurf | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Dover Internet Providers
Based on 25 reviews from Delaware internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Dover residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Delaware, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.3% coverage in Dover.
At a national level, based on 4603 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dover Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dover, Delaware, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dover Overall | Delaware Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (14) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (1) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bloosurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dover Speed | Delaware Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (14) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bloosurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dover?
Of the providers in Dover, customers rate XFINITY from Comcast the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dover where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Delaware or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
XFINITY from Comcast is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Dover, Delaware, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dover
| ISP / Tech Type | Dover Affordability | Delaware Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (14) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (10) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bloosurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Delaware
Customer Reviews
Kat W
XFINITY Cable
January 27, 2025 My husband and I just moved to in to our house a few months ago and switched our phone provider from ATT to Xfinity and Internet from a local company in South Dakota to Xfinity. The reason we went Xfinity was due to the great deals they were running at the time. We were able to get internet with a free peacock subscription and a free phone line for switching, it made the most sense for what we needed and seemed to be what most of the area is using. The internet speed in the home does take a bit of time to buffer as my husband is a gamer and has noted this issue. I don’t see many issues with streaming and in house network usage however out of house usage takes a while for items to load. Occasionally when I am at home I will need to reset the WiFi on my phone for it to work as well.
A Dover, DE Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
May 29, 2023 A Hockessin, DE Customer
Verizon Fiber
May 15, 2026 Cyn E.
Verizon Fixed Wireless
April 26, 2026 Verizon used to be the best, until a few years ago. There customer service and reliability tanked. I went months with some services working, and others not, yet they could never figure out the problem and fix it. One problem would be fixed, and another problem would take it's place. So, we switched. I was really leery about switching to Total by Verizon, but Verizon towers are the only ones that reach our rural area. Total by Verizon, amazingly, has been great! Maybe it's just that it's prepaid, but the service has been reliable. The payments are fair, automatic and easy. We've had absolutely no problems with our 5g home Internet, or our phones
Kate B
XFINITY Cable
April 14, 2026 Our household has been with Comcast for a while now and I have to say it's been a great experience. The internet is fast, reliable and consistent even during peak hours. We are a work from home couple with two children that homeschool using the internet pretty much all hours of the day and have rarely experienced a problem. No matter what we throw at it, it holds up beautifully. But what really sets them apart is their customer service. Every time I have had a question or needed support, they are easy to get a hold of and always have a been with friendly and knowledgeable representatives. The installation process was smooth and professional and billing has always been clear and easy to manage.
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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 AT&T.
- 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.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dover, available to 93.3% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.