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Internet providers in Elsmere, DE

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Elsmere, DE internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic93%
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL72%
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable99%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

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Elsmere internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    3000 Mbps

    Provider: Xfinity

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    6251

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.67%

    2 providers - 98.41%

    3 providers - 0.37%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 97%

    DSL - 72%

    Fiber - 93%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Elsmere is comparable to the rest of Delaware - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Elsmere area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Elsmere residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 72% of those living in Elsmere.

There are four internet providers serving the Elsmere area, and 98.41% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Elsmere's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.

Compare Elsmere internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Elsmere – Mbps

    DE – 169 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Elsmere – Mbps

    DE – 65 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Elsmere.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Elsmere

The largest internet providers in Elsmere are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Elsmere.

Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Elsmere residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 72% of the area. Elsmere’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Elsmere residents.

Verizon fiber-optic internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

150 Mbps

Average availability

93%

*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Elsmere covering 93% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Elsmere than other internet types.

Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Elsmere, $53.74.

Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elsmere, $0.31.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 150 Mbps in Elsmere. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elsmere's providers, 151 Mbps.

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Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

72%

*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Elsmere covering 72% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Elsmere to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.

Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Elsmere, $53.74.

Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elsmere, $0.31.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Elsmere. These download speeds are available to 72% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elsmere's providers, 151 Mbps.

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Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

99%

*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Elsmere covering 99% of the area.

Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Elsmere residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Elsmere, $53.74.

Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elsmere, $0.31.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Elsmere. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elsmere's providers, 151 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Elsmere, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Elsmere, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Elsmere and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Elsmere at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Elsmere at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Elsmere residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Elsmere with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Elsmere. The next fastest internet provider in Elsmere is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 93% of the area.

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Elsmere with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Elsmere, $53.74.

Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Elsmere, covering 93% of the city.

Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.

Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.

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