Home internet in Delaware
In Delaware, 79.2% of households have cable, fiber or DSL, 10.5% get by on a phone plan alone and 7.2% have no internet subscription. Here is what that means when you order, and which Delaware ZIP codes our call line covers.
- 92.8% of Delaware households have an internet subscription; 7.2% have none (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023).
- Wired broadband reaches 79.2% of households, 2.9 points above the national figure of 76.3%.
- Our call line covers 44 ZIP codes in Delaware, including Wilmington, Newark and Dover.
Internet in Delaware by the numbers
| Households, 2023 | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 92.8% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 79.2% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 10.5% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 7.2% | 7.8% |
| No computer in the home | 3.3% | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 1-year estimates, table S2801. Delaware: 412,048 households. United States figure is the household-weighted average of the 50 states and DC. Shares overlap because a home can have more than one type of subscription.
The connection types common in Delaware
Delaware is a strongly wired state. 79.2% of households subscribe to cable, fiber or DSL, 2.9 points above the national figure of 76.3%. Where several lines reach the same house, the choice usually comes down to upload speed and the price after the first year.
10.5% of households get online only through a cellular data plan, 1.4 points below the national figure of 11.9%. If that is you and the phone signal at home is decent, 5G home internet or fixed wireless is worth pricing against a wired plan.
Satellite is uncommon here: 4.7% of households, 1.9 points below the national figure of 6.6%. Most addresses in Delaware have at least one land-based option, so satellite is normally only worth a look at the very edge of the map.
7.2% of households in Delaware have no internet subscription at all, 0.6 points below the national figure of 7.8%, and 3.3% have no computer of any kind. Cost is one of the usual reasons; the low-income internet help guide covers the federal Lifeline discount and the reduced-price plans many providers offer.
For what each type is like to live with, see fiber, cable, 5G home, fixed wireless, DSL and satellite, or the side-by-side table.
Where our call line covers in Delaware
Our call line covers 44 ZIP codes in Delaware, including addresses in Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Bear, Claymont, Delaware City, Hockessin and Kirkwood. Enter your ZIP below: if it is on the list, the call button stays live and the agent checks the lines on your street; if it is not, the guides on this site still tell you what to ask any provider.
44 ZIP codes in Delaware are on the call list.
Getting internet set up in Delaware
- Check the address, not the ZIP alone. Availability is decided street by street, so give the agent the full address.
- Compare the types first, prices second: a fiber line at the same price as cable is the better buy because of upload speed and steadier evening speeds.
- Read the broadband label. Every plan now comes with one; the label guide shows what to look for.
- Line up the install date with your move-in date if you are moving. The moving checklist has the timing.
Common questions
How many homes in Delaware have no internet?
7.2% of Delaware households had no internet subscription in 2023, against 7.8% nationally, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. A further 10.5% get online only through a cellular data plan.
What is the fastest home internet in Delaware?
Fiber, where it has been built. It is the only type with upload as fast as download. 79.2% of Delaware households have some wired line, but fiber reaches only part of them, so check the exact address. Cable is the usual alternative in towns; 5G home and fixed wireless cover many places the cables do not.
Does the call line cover all of Delaware?
No. It covers 44 ZIP codes in Delaware. Enter your ZIP on this page: if it is covered the call button stays on, and if not the button switches off and the guides still apply. Coverage changes over time, so check again in a few months if your ZIP is not listed today.
Is satellite internet common in Delaware?
4.7% of Delaware households have a satellite subscription, 1.9 points below the national figure of 6.6%. It is mainly used where no wired line reaches. Newer low-orbit satellite services have far lower delay than the old geostationary ones, but check the data limits before you order.