*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.80%
2 providers - 97.04%
3 providers - 28.87%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Georgetown 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 Georgetown area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Georgetown residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.590% of those living in Georgetown.
There are five internet providers serving the Georgetown area, and 97.04% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Georgetown's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Mediacom | 121.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 20.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Verizon | 29.0 Mbps | 35.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 115.0 Mbps | 13.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Georgetown.
The largest internet providers in Georgetown are Verizon, Xfinity, and Mediacom bringing DSL and cable options to Georgetown.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Georgetown residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Georgetown’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 29% of Georgetown residents.
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*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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Georgetown covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Georgetown 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 Georgetown, $46.99.
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 Georgetown, $0.48.
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 Georgetown. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 90 Mbps.
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*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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Georgetown covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Georgetown 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 Georgetown, $46.99.
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 Georgetown, $0.48.
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 Georgetown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 90 Mbps.
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*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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to some, but not many households in Georgetown covering 29% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Georgetown residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $46.99.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Georgetown, $0.48.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Georgetown. These download speeds are available to 29% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Georgetown's providers, 90 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Georgetown, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Georgetown, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Georgetown and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Georgetown at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Georgetown at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Georgetown residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Georgetown with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Georgetown. The next fastest internet provider in Georgetown is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 29% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Georgetown with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Georgetown, $46.99.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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