In Delaware there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 96.41% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Delaware
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
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Delaware is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 96.41% of Delaware. 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 Delaware above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Delaware?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Delaware.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Delaware home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.40% 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 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Delaware.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Delaware, and slower in the west areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Delaware?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Delaware you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Delaware homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.40% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.15%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Delaware homes.
Cable 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.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Delaware
XFINITY cable coverage
About 84.95%, or 762,778 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Delaware area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Delaware.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Delaware. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Delaware. The fastest plan anyone in Delaware can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Delaware customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Delaware download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Delaware cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Delaware is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Delaware
Mediacom cable coverage
About 7.81%, or 70,134 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast and east Delaware 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 Delaware.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Delaware. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Delaware. The fastest plan anyone in Delaware can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Delaware customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Delaware download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Delaware cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Delaware is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Delaware
Atlantic Broadband cable coverage
About 5.48%, or 49,221 people, have Atlantic Broadband cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, central, and northwest Delaware area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Delaware.
Atlantic Broadband cable download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Delaware. Versus other cable providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Delaware. The fastest plan anyone in Delaware can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Delaware customers is up to 999 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband cable upload speeds
In Delaware download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Atlantic Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Atlantic Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Delaware cable providers. Atlantic Broadband offers 2 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 53 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 40 Mbps. On average, Atlantic Broadband customers can get speeds up to 53 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.8% up to 53.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
Delaware Cable 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 cable internet in Delaware compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in Delaware are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 1,000 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 96.41% in Delaware.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable 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 cable 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: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- District of Columbia: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New York: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Connecticut: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rhode Island: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Massachusetts: more cable coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Montana: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Dakota: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rhode Island: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alaska: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- District of Columbia: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Vermont: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampshire: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: less cable coverage, slower speeds