In Delaware there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 67.30% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 1,559 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.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Delaware
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 Delaware are not shown.
Delaware Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Delaware is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 67.30% of Delaware. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in Delaware above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Delaware?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Delaware.
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The average Delaware home can get up to 1,559 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 5,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 150 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Delaware.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Delaware, and slower in the southwest areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Delaware?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Delaware you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 37.79% of Delaware homes.
- Cable is fastest for 60.08% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.46% of Delaware homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Delaware, along with details on where in Delaware and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Delaware
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 64.34%, or 636,975 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Delaware area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Delaware.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Delaware. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Delaware. The fastest plan anyone in Delaware can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Delaware customers is up to 1,501 Mbps.
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- 50.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 48.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Delaware download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Delaware fiber providers. EarthLink offers 5 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Delaware is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 150 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,472 Mbps.
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- 50.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 48.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Delaware
Verizon fiber coverage
About 64.34%, or 636,975 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Delaware area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Delaware.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Delaware. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Delaware. The fastest plan anyone in Delaware can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Delaware customers is up to 1,501 Mbps.
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- 50.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 48.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Delaware download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Delaware fiber providers. Verizon offers 5 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Delaware is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 150 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,472 Mbps.
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- 50.8% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 48.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Delaware
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 3.57%, or 35,369 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, southwest, southeast, south, northwest, central, and north Delaware area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Delaware.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Delaware. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Delaware. The fastest plan anyone in Delaware can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Delaware customers is up to 1,301 Mbps.
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- 24.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Delaware download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Delaware fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Delaware is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 625 Mbps.
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- 57.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 26.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Delaware Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Delaware or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Delaware compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in Delaware are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 1,559 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 67.30% in Delaware.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Delaware are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Maryland: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New York: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Connecticut: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Virginia: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Alaska: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hawaii: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Puerto Rico: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arizona: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arkansas: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- California: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Florida: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Georgia: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Louisiana: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds