In Dover there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 91.08% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,820 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Dover, DE.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Dover
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Dover are not shown.
Dover Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dover is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.08% of Dover. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Dover above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Dover?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Dover.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Dover home can get up to 1,820 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 70.54% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 20.53% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Dover.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Dover, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Dover?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dover you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.98% of Dover homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.55% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.72%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.75% of Dover homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dover, along with details on where in Dover and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Dover, DE
XFINITY cable coverage
About 91.08%, or 63,131 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Dover area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dover.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dover. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dover. The fastest plan anyone in Dover can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Dover customers is up to 1,820 Mbps.
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- 77.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Dover download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dover cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dover is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 202 Mbps.
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- 77.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Dover Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dover or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Dover compare to the rest of Delaware?
Cable internet speeds in Dover are much faster versus the average speeds in Delaware: 0.00 Mbps in Delaware versus 1,820 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Delaware is 0.00% versus 91.08% in Dover.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dover are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Wyoming, DE: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Woodside, DE: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Magnolia, DE: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hazlettville, DE: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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