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Internet providers in Dover, PA
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Dover internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Dover is comparable to the rest of Pennsylvania - 98%, 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. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.440% of those living in Dover.
There are four internet providers serving the Dover area, and 98.20% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Dover's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 200 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Dover
The largest internet providers in Dover are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Dover.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Dover residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Dover’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Dover residents.
Verizon DSL internet
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DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Dover covering 98% 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Dover, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dover, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Dover. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Dover's providers, 101 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Dover covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’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 Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Dover, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dover, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Dover. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Dover's providers, 101 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Dover covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Dover 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Dover, $44.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dover, $2.14.
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 Dover. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Dover's providers, 101 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Dover?
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Dover with download speeds up to 200 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 150 Mbps to 1.441% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Dover?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Dover with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Dover, $44.99.
Is fiber internet available in Dover?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Dover, covering 1.441% of the city.
What’s the best internet deal in my area?
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.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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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