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Internet providers in Dover, NJ

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Dover, NJ internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic97%
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL93%
Optimum $40.00 300 - 1,000 MbpsCable100%
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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Dover internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Optimum

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    18157

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100%

    2 providers - 99.74%

    3 providers - 5.12%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 92%

    Fiber - 98%

    Source: FCC

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

The vast majority of those living in the Dover area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Dover residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 92% of those living in Dover.

There are four internet providers serving the Dover area, and 99.74% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Dover's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Dover

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Optimum 154 Mbps 23 Mbps Cable
Verizon 51 Mbps 19 Mbps Fiber-optic

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

Compare Dover internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Dover – 157 Mbps

    NJ – 154 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Dover – 47 Mbps

    NJ – 66 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

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

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Top high-speed internet providers in Dover

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

Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Dover residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 93% of the area. Dover’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Dover residents.

Verizon fiber-optic internet

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

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

880 Mbps

Average availability

97%

*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 Dover covering 97% 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 Dover than other internet types.

Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Dover, $56.24.

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 Dover, $0.24.

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 Dover. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dover's providers, 348 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

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.

DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Dover covering 93% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Dover 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 Dover, $56.24.

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 Dover, $0.24.

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 Dover. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dover's providers, 348 Mbps.

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Optimum cable internet

Provider
Optimum
Starting price*
$40/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

35 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Optimum offers broadband to all households in Dover covering 100% of the area.

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

Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Dover, $56.24.

Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dover, $0.24.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Dover. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dover's providers, 348 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

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

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

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Dover with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Dover. The next fastest internet provider in Dover is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 97% of the area.

Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Dover with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Dover, $56.24.

Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Dover, covering 97% of the city.

Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.

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.

Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.

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