In New Castle County there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.79% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 987 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.
6 Internet Service Providers in New Castle County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in New Castle County are not shown.
New Castle County 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 New Castle County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.79% of New Castle County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in New Castle County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in New Castle County.
How fast are internet speeds in New Castle County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in New Castle County.
Internet Speed Key
The average New Castle County home can get up to 987 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in New Castle County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of New Castle County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in New Castle County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in New Castle 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 1.38% of New Castle County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.16% 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 New Castle County homes.
Internet Market Health in New Castle County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the New Castle 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 New Castle County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
New Castle County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, New Castle County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, 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 worse. New Castle County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, New Castle County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in New Castle County, along with details on where in New Castle County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in New Castle County, DE
XFINITY cable coverage
About 89.20%, or 480,308 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire New Castle County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of New Castle County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Castle County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Castle County. The fastest plan anyone in New Castle County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Castle County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In New Castle County 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 New Castle County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Castle County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in New Castle County, DE
Verizon fiber coverage
About 79.47%, or 427,953 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire New Castle County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of New Castle County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Castle County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Castle County. The fastest plan anyone in New Castle County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all New Castle County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In New Castle County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other New Castle County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Castle County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in New Castle County, DE
Verizon DSL coverage
About 62.17%, or 334,750 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire New Castle County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of New Castle County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Castle County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout New Castle County. The fastest plan anyone in New Castle County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for New Castle County customers is up to 7.0 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 41.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In New Castle 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 New Castle County DSL providers. Verizon 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 New Castle County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.80 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 63.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in New Castle County, DE
Atlantic Broadband cable coverage
About 8.77%, or 47,198 people, have Atlantic Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and west New Castle County 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 New Castle County.
Atlantic Broadband cable download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Castle County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout New Castle County. The fastest plan anyone in New Castle County can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for New Castle County 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 New Castle County 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 New Castle County cable providers. Atlantic Broadband 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 New Castle County 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
T-Mobile Home Internet in New Castle County, DE
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 29.14%, or 156,934 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire New Castle 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 a small portion of New Castle 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 New Castle County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Castle County. The fastest plan anyone in New Castle County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all New Castle County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In New Castle County download speeds tend to be 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 the fastest compared to other New Castle County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Castle County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Bloosurf Fixed Wireless in New Castle County, DE
Bloosurf fixed wireless coverage
About 1.31%, or 7,062 people, have Bloosurf fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, and southeast New Castle County area. Bloosurf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Castle County.
Bloosurf fixed wireless download speeds
Bloosurf is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Castle County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bloosurf fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Castle County. The fastest plan anyone in New Castle County can order from Bloosurf goes up to 15 Mbps, and all New Castle County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Bloosurf fixed wireless upload speeds
In New Castle County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Bloosurf fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bloosurf is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other New Castle County fixed wireless providers. Bloosurf offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Castle County is up to 2.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
New Castle County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to New Castle County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in New Castle County compare to the rest of Delaware?
Internet speeds in New Castle County are comparable versus the average speeds in Delaware: 976 Mbps in Delaware versus 987 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Delaware is 99.78% versus 99.79% in New Castle County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around New Castle 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
- Salem County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cecil County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chester County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gloucester County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Camden County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harford County, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Summit County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Anne Arundel County, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanislaus County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kane County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Utah County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lancaster County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds