6 Best Internet Providers in Kent Acres, Dover, DE

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kent Acres, Dover, DE?

XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Kent Acres based on Dover customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Kent Acres, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 100.00% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Kent Acres

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kent Acres Internet Providers

Based on 23 reviews from Dover internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Kent Acres residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Dover, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 95.2% coverage in Kent Acres.

At a national level, based on 4136 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 Kent Acres?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Kent Acres, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from XFINITY from Comcast.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Kent Acres

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Bloosurf	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kent Acres

Based on data reported by Kent Acres ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in Kent Acres. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,580 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kent Acres?

Dover customers rate XFINITY from Comcast as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Kent Acres customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Kent Acres

Kent Acres 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 neighborhood 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 Kent Acres below, including the metrics used and how Kent Acres compares to the rest of Dover and nation.

Kent Acres ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Kent Acres	Delaware	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Kent Acres that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	55.34%	77.84%	67.25%
	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.	1,951 Mbps	1,949 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Kent Acres.	6.4	6.2	6.8

 

Kent Acres Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Kent Acres	Delaware	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.9	2.5	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.	7%	9%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	78%	75%	75%
	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.	78%	81%	76%

Kent Acres ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Kent Acres is B-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kent Acres is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kent Acres have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Kent Acres ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

89% of Kent Acres households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Kent Acres 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Kent Acres?

How Much Speed does a Kent Acres Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kent Acres is 2.9, which is larger than the Dover average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Kent Acres's average household income is $95,455 which is much higher than the Dover average of $69,546 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Kent Acres also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Dover average of 20%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Dover who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Kent Acres has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Kent Acres households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kent Acres?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kent Acres?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kent Acres?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kent Acres?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Kent Acres?

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 Kent Acres is XFINITY.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Kent Acres is XFINITY.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kent Acres, 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 Kent Acres compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Kent Acres 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 Kent Acres's B- ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.