In Kent County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 47.17% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,708 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 Fiber internet providers in Kent County, DE.
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Kent County, DE Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Kent County
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 Kent County are not shown.
Kent County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Kent County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 47.17% of Kent County. 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 Kent County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Kent County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Kent County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Kent County home can get up to 1,708 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,500 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 Kent County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Kent County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Kent County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kent County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 33.70% of Kent County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 61.30% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.24%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.76% of Kent County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kent County, along with details on where in Kent County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Kent County, DE
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 46.75%, or 85,017 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, north, east, northeast, and west Kent County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Kent County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kent County. The fastest plan anyone in Kent County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kent County customers is up to 1,707 Mbps.
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- 70.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Kent County 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 Kent County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kent County 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 1,691 Mbps.
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- 70.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Kent County, DE
Verizon fiber coverage
About 46.75%, or 85,017 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, north, east, northeast, and west Kent County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Kent County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kent County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kent County. The fastest plan anyone in Kent County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kent County customers is up to 1,707 Mbps.
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- 70.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Kent County 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 Kent County fiber providers. Verizon offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kent County 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 1,691 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 70.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
Kent County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kent County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Kent County compare to the rest of Delaware?
Fiber internet speeds in Kent County are much faster versus the average speeds in Delaware: 0.00 Mbps in Delaware versus 1,708 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Delaware is 0.00% versus 47.17% in Kent County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kent County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Kent County, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Queen Anne's County, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cape May County, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Anne Arundel County, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Howard County, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Loudoun County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clarke County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Winchester City, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Frederick County, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- El Dorado County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Iredell County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Saginaw County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Rosa County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Outagamie County, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kanawha County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Johnson County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Imperial County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- DeSoto County, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Charlotte County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds