Internet providers in Wilmington, Delaware 19804
ZIP code 19804 is in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Wilmington 19804: local snapshot
About 91% of the 7,627 households in 19804 have a broadband subscription, in line with the Delaware average of 91%. That ranks 19804#36 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 Wilmington, Delaware
Share of residential locations in Wilmington 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 | 92% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 89% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 53% | 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 Wilmington?
Fiber is widely available: about 59% of locations in Wilmington can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 86% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 82% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Wilmington that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Wilmington 19804
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Wilmington, about 100%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, and AT&T), 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 19804 (91%) is close to the Wilmington average of 91%. By median household income, 19804 ranks 7 of 10 ZIP codes in Wilmington. The median age of residents is 41.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Wilmington?
Yes, in part. About 59% of residential locations in Wilmington can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 86% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Wilmington?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Wilmington, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Wilmington?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington 19804?
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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