*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 - 99.95%
2 providers - 99.49%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 19806 ZIP code 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 19806 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in the 19806 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 19806 area, and 99.49% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 19806, prices start at $29.99 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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| Xfinity | 177 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 2 Mbps | 0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wilmington.
The largest internet providers serving the 19806 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 19806 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Wilmington’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 19806 ZIP code.
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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 all households in the 19806 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Wilmington, $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 Wilmington, $0.55.
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 19806 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilmington's providers, 113 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 19806 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 19806 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 Wilmington, $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 Wilmington, $0.55.
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 19806 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilmington's providers, 113 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 19806 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 19806 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Wilmington, $53.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wilmington, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 19806 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Wilmington's providers, 113 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 19806 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 19806. The next fastest internet provider in the 19806 ZIP code is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 19806 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wilmington, $53.74.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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.
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