| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 1.650% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.380% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
Blue Ridge Communications 
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 4.490% |
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Blue Ridge Communications
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.490% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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CTI Networks
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- | 10 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 4.550% |
*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 - 99.15%
2 providers - 84.96%
3 providers - 0.97%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 17315 ZIP code 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 17315 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 98% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.470% of those living in the 17315 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 17315 area, and 84.96% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 17315, 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 | 224.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 2.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Dover.
The largest internet providers serving the 17315 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to most in the 17315 ZIP code, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 95% of the area. Dover’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 17315 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 17315 ZIP code, covering 84% 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 Dover, $49.15.
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, $0.28.
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 17315 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dover's providers, 350 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 nearly all households in the 17315 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 17315 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, $49.15.
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 Dover, $0.28.
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 17315 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dover's providers, 350 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 17315 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 17315 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 Dover, $49.15.
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 Dover, $0.28.
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 17315 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Dover's providers, 350 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 17315 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in 17315. The next fastest internet provider in the 17315 ZIP code is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 4.490% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 17315 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Dover, $49.15.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 17315 ZIP code, covering 5.380% of the city. Blue Ridge Communications also offers fiber internet in 17315 and is available to 4.490% of households.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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