In Delaware County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 49.69% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 6.6 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.

 

DSL Internet Service Provider in Delaware County

Verizon | DSL

Availability:

49.69%

Avg. Speed:

6.6 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Delaware County are not shown.

 

Delaware County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Delaware County is DSL internet available?

Delaware County, PA map of DSL internet availability

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DSL is available in 49.69% of Delaware County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Delaware County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Delaware County?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Delaware County.

Delaware County, PA map of the fastest DSL internet speeds

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The average Delaware County home can get up to 6.6 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 15 Mbps, which 7.60% 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Delaware County.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Delaware County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Delaware County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Delaware County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.16% of Delaware County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 97.96% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Delaware County homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Delaware County, along with details on where in Delaware County and at what speeds.

Verizon DSL in Delaware County, PA

Verizon DSL coverage

About 49.69%, or 277,730 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Delaware County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Delaware County.

 

Verizon DSL download speeds

Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Delaware County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Delaware County. The fastest plan anyone in Delaware County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Delaware County customers is up to 6.6 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Delaware County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 15.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 12.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 19.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 15.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 21.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 13.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

Verizon DSL upload speeds

In Delaware County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Delaware County DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 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 Delaware County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.77 Mbps.

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Verizon's Delaware County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 27.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 57.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 14.9% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Delaware County DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Delaware County or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in Delaware County compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?

DSL internet speeds in Delaware County are slower versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 979 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 6.6 Mbps in the county. The state has far less DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Pennsylvania is 94.97% versus 49.69% in Delaware County.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Delaware County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
DSL Coverage
49.48%
37.42%
40.03%
36.71%
39.95%
Zip Code
DSL Coverage
67.94%
53.95%
53.56%
43.81%
0.00%

What does DSL 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.

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