In Sussex County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.83% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,521 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Sussex 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 Sussex County are not shown.
Sussex County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Sussex County
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Internet service is available in 99.83% of Sussex County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Sussex County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Sussex County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sussex County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sussex County home can get up to 1,521 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 3.44% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sussex County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Sussex County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Sussex County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sussex County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.83% of Sussex County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.96% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.03%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Sussex County homes.
Internet Market Health in Sussex County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sussex County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Sussex County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Sussex County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Sussex County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Sussex County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Sussex County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sussex County, along with details on where in Sussex County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Sussex County, DE
XFINITY cable coverage
About 66.49%, or 157,843 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sussex County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Sussex County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sussex County customers is up to 1,577 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 47.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 52.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Sussex County 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 Sussex County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 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 Sussex County 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 136 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 47.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 52.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Sussex County, DE
Mediacom cable coverage
About 36.44%, or 86,492 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, south, east, north, northeast, and southwest Sussex County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sussex County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sussex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Sussex County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sussex County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Sussex County, DE
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 13.48%, or 31,988 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, southeast, north, northwest, west, and northeast Sussex County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sussex County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Sussex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Sussex County fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sussex County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Sussex County, DE
Verizon fiber coverage
About 13.48%, or 31,988 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, southeast, north, northwest, west, and northeast Sussex County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sussex County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Sussex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Sussex County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sussex County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Sussex County, DE
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 4.09%, or 9,713 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, east, southeast, north, and northeast Sussex County 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 Sussex County.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sussex County customers is up to 1,099 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 73.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Sussex County 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 Sussex County fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Sussex County 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 830 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 81.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Sussex County, DE
Mediacom fiber coverage
About 3.91%, or 9,288 people, have Mediacom fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, southwest, and central Sussex County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sussex County.
Mediacom fiber download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mediacom fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from Mediacom goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Sussex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom fiber upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Sussex County fiber providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sussex County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Glo Fiber Fiber in Sussex County, DE
Glo Fiber fiber coverage
About 3.44%, or 8,165 people, have Glo Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and north Sussex County area. Glo Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sussex County.
Glo Fiber fiber download speeds
Glo Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Glo Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from Glo Fiber goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Sussex County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Glo Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Glo Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Glo Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sussex County fiber providers. Glo Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sussex County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sussex County, DE
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.95%, or 218,274 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sussex County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sussex County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sussex County customers is up to 64 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 52.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Sussex County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 Sussex County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 52.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Bloosurf Fixed Wireless in Sussex County, DE
Bloosurf fixed wireless coverage
About 82.86%, or 196,696 people, have Bloosurf fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sussex County area. Bloosurf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Sussex County.
Bloosurf fixed wireless download speeds
Bloosurf is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bloosurf fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from Bloosurf goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sussex County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Bloosurf fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bloosurf fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bloosurf is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Sussex County fixed wireless providers. Bloosurf offers 2 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 Sussex County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Bloosurf customers can get speeds up to 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sussex County, DE
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 66.73%, or 158,394 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sussex County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Sussex County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sussex County customers is up to 327 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 96.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sussex County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 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 Sussex County is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 22 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 96.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sussex County, DE
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 64.92%, or 154,106 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sussex County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Sussex County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sussex County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 32.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Sussex County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 Sussex County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 8.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sussex County, DE
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 64.92%, or 154,106 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sussex County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Sussex County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sussex County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sussex County. The fastest plan anyone in Sussex County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sussex County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 32.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sussex County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Sussex County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 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 Sussex County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 8.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Sussex County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sussex County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Sussex County compare to the rest of Delaware?
Internet speeds in Sussex County are slower versus the average speeds in Delaware: 1,769 Mbps in Delaware versus 1,521 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Delaware is 98.54% versus 99.83% in Sussex County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sussex County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Dorchester County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Talbot County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calvert County, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charles County, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prince William County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manassas Park City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manassas City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fauquier County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rappahannock County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Page County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Tuscaloosa County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boulder County, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buncombe County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butte County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cabarrus County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Caddo Parish, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Calcasieu Parish, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Erie County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sumner County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alachua County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds