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Internet providers in Hickory, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet
62% available in Hickory
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

For a limited time, get a FREE 40-inch Smart TV when you sign up for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet online or $300 back. Terms apply.

Spectrum
64% available in Hickory
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – Starting at $30/mo.

Verizon Home Internet
15% available in Hickory
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(18)
Hughesnet
99% available in Hickory
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(425)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Easy Internet Now
95% available in Hickory
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
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King Street Wireless
99% available in Hickory
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1Mbps
Spectrum
64% available in Hickory
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – Starting at $30/mo.

Hughesnet
99% available in Hickory
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(425)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

AT&T Business
8% available in Hickory
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Easy Internet Now
95% available in Hickory
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
Ooma
50% available in Hickory
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
Conterra Networks
23% available in Hickory
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
MCNC
4% available in Hickory
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Mint
Available in Hickory
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
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Available in Hickory
Connection:
Mobile
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4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Spectrum Mobile
99% available in Hickory
Connection:
Mobile
Spectrum Mobile
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

Only available to Spectrum Internet customers. Buy one line of Unlimited Data Plan and get the second line FREE for 12 months + extra $100 off when you trade-in an eligible device with the purchase of a new line and phone activation.

AT&T Wireless
99% available in Hickory
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
80% available in Hickory
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Hickory

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Hickory area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$85.48/mo

Average speed
195.8 Mbps

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Hickory Residential Internet Coverage

Hickory is home to well-educated, middle-class residents. They work in both blue- and white-collar jobs and work largely in sales and administrative support. Residents are ethnically diverse with nearly 13% of the population of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hickory residents rely on their internet services to connect with the community and advance their careers. 100% of Hickory has access to high-speed internet, compared with 91% of North Carolina.

Charter is the sole cable internet provider in the area, reaching 100% of Hickory homes. DSL is provided by CenturyLink and AT&T. CenturyLink reaches 96% of area residents. AT&T's service reaches 1% of Hickory residents south of Rhodhiss Lake. Time Warner Spectrum offers fiber optics to 1% of residents in the same area.

In addition to the services offered to residents, 1% of businesses can also access fiber optics from Level 3 Communications and MCNC.

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Average download speed
195.8 Mbps

Average upload speed
18.98 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
29.73 ms

Average jitter
7.76 ms

 

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5G Home

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Summary of Hickory internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.5/5 View Plans for Spectrum
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home 300 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Easy Internet Now Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.5/5
King Street Wireless Fixed Wireless 1 Mbps N/A

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Hickory

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on internet providers in Hickory.

Spectrum

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Thomas J | 03-22-2024

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It's good for cable, wish it was optic fiber

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Spectrum

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Phyllis J | 08-08-2021

Not reliable lose signal many times an hour

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Spectrum

Phyllis J | 08-08-2021

Not reliable lose signal many times an hour

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Thomas J | 03-22-2024

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It's good for cable, wish it was optic fiber

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