| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 40% |
Atlantic Broadband  | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Delmarva WiFi | $75.00 | - | Wireless | 10% |
*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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.59%
2 providers - 98.06%
3 providers - 0.35%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Middletown 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 Middletown area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Middletown residents. Cable 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 40% of those living in Middletown.
There are five internet providers serving the Middletown area, and 98.06% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Middletown's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Atlantic Broadband | 93 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 64 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Middletown.
The largest internet providers in Middletown are Verizon and Atlantic Broadband bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Middletown.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Middletown residents, covering 100% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 40% of the area. Middletown’s third most-available internet provider, Atlantic Broadband, offers cable to around 98% of Middletown 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Middletown covering 100% 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 Middletown than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Middletown, $55.99.
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 Middletown, $0.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Middletown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Middletown's providers, 227 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to about half of households in Middletown covering 40% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Middletown 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Middletown, $55.99.
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 Middletown, $0.38.
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 Middletown. These download speeds are available to 40% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Middletown's providers, 227 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Atlantic Broadband offers broadband to nearly all households in Middletown covering 98% of the area.
Atlantic Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Middletown residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Atlantic Broadband start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Middletown, $55.99.
Atlantic Broadband 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 Middletown, $0.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Atlantic Broadband offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Middletown. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Middletown's providers, 227 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Middletown, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Middletown, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Middletown and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Middletown at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Middletown at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Middletown residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Middletown may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Middletown fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers.
Atlantic Broadband is the fastest internet provider in Middletown with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Middletown. The next fastest internet provider in Middletown is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Atlantic Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Middletown with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Middletown, $55.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Middletown, covering 100% of the city.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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