Internet providers in Newark, Delaware 19702
ZIP code 19702 is in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Newark 19702: local snapshot
About 94% of the 21,551 households in 19702 have a broadband subscription, 3 points above the Delaware average of 91%. That ranks 19702#15 of 62 ZIP codes in Delaware for broadband adoption. Very few households (4%) are offline, suggesting internet service is widely used in this area.
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 Newark, Delaware
Share of residential locations in Newark 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 | 98% | Check availability |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 80% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 79% |
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 Newark?
Fiber is widely available: about 76% of locations in Newark can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 93% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 83% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Newark that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Newark 19702
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Newark, about 99%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Verizon, AT&T, 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.
Broadband adoption in 19702 (94%) is close to the Newark average of 94%. By median household income, 19702 ranks 2 of 3 ZIP codes in Newark. The median age of residents is 36.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Newark?
Yes, in part. About 76% of residential locations in Newark can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 93% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Newark?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Newark, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Newark?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Newark, and 4 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 Newark 19702?
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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