In Delaware there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 70.13% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 7.3 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
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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Delaware is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 70.13% of Delaware. 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 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Delaware?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Delaware.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Delaware home can get up to 7.3 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the state is 15 Mbps, which 14.22% 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.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Delaware, and slower in the west areas of the state.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Delaware?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Delaware you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL 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.
DSL 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.
Verizon DSL in Delaware
Verizon DSL coverage
About 70.13%, or 629,691 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Delaware area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Delaware.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Delaware. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Delaware. The fastest plan anyone in Delaware can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Delaware customers is up to 7.3 Mbps.
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- 20.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Delaware download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Delaware DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 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 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 0.81 Mbps.
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- 31.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 61.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Delaware DSL 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 DSL internet in Delaware compare to the rest of the United States?
DSL internet speeds in Delaware are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 7.3 Mbps in the state. The nation has less DSL availability compared to the state. Average DSL coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 70.13% in Delaware.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 DSL 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: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pennsylvania: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New York: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Connecticut: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Virginia: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Montana: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rhode Island: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Dakota: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alaska: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Vermont: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more DSL coverage, faster speeds