Internet providers in Bear, Delaware 19701
ZIP code 19701 is in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Bear 19701: local snapshot
About 93% of the 16,798 households in 19701 have a broadband subscription, 2 points above the Delaware average of 91%. That ranks 19701#21 of 62 ZIP codes in Delaware for broadband adoption.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Bear, Delaware
Share of residential locations in Bear where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 97% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 73% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 40% | Check availability |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Bear?
Fiber is widely available: about 96% of locations in Bear can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 97% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 64% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Bear that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Bear 19701
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Bear, about 100%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
The median age of residents is 41.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Bear?
Yes, in part. About 96% of residential locations in Bear can get fiber, 97% can get cable, and about 97% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Bear?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Bear, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Bear?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Bear, and 3 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Bear 19701?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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