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Our Top 13 Internet Service Providers in 28602

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AT&T 54.1% Available
IPBB, 5G Internet
Download speeds up to: 300 Mbps
Plans starting at: $48.00/mo*
*Price is per month, plus taxes. Price after discounts: $13/mo w/elig wireless svc. and $5/mo w/elig Autopay & Paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 2 bills. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min.
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Spectrum 84.9% Available
Cable
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $30.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets.
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Brightspeed 91.7% Available
Fiber, DSL
Download speeds up to: 940 Mbps
Plans starting at: $29.99/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
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EarthLink 85.5% Available
DSL, 5G Internet
Download speeds up to: 425 Mbps
Plans starting at: $49.95/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
View Plans OR CALL 855-717-2291
Starlink 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 400 Mbps
Plans starting at: $55.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Speeds referenced are maximum available speeds, are not guaranteed, and will be slower during times of congestion.
View Plans OR CALL 855-957-5568
Viasat 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 150 Mbps
Plans starting at: $69.99/mo*
*Price shown includes promotion; Get $30/mo. off for first 3 months. For new customers only. You must mention this offer when ordering service to receive the discount. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
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T-Mobile 14.9% Available
Fiber
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $45.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not available in all areas. Return each device undamaged or fee may apply. AutoPay discount requires bank account or debit card, otherwise $5 more/line/mo. May not be reflected on first bill. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at https://fiber.t-mobile.com/legal/terms.
View Plans OR CALL 844-914-2347
Mint Mobile 70.2% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds from: 133 - 415 Mbps
Plans starting at: $30.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Introducing 5G Home MINTernet powered by T-Mobile starting at $30/month
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Introducing 5G Home MINTernet powered by T-Mobile starting at $30/month
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Verizon 35% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds up to: 300 Mbps
Plans starting at: $35.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
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XNET WiFi 59% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $65.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
View Plans OR CALL 866-439-1862
RiverStreet 71.7% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 25 Mbps
Plans starting at: $65.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
View Plans OR CALL 844-238-0131
Carolina West Wireless 77.6% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 25 Mbps
View Plans OR CALL 800-235-5007
Hughesnet 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 100 Mbps
Plans starting at: $39.99/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
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How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

Compare Internet Providers in Nearby Cities:

Hildebran, Conover, Rhodhiss, Icard, Granite Falls, Newton, Claremont, Connellys Springs, Rutherford College, Hudson

Compare Internet Providers in Nearby Zip Codes:

28601

Free Wireless Internet Access in Hickory, North Carolina

Hotspot
Bethlehem Branch Library
45 Rink Dam Rd, Suite A
Hickory, NC 28601
Hotspot
Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
375 3rd Street NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Hotspot
Ridgeview Branch Library
706 1st St. Sw
Hickory, NC 28602
Hotspot
Southwest Branch Library
2944 Hwy 127 South
Hickory, NC 28602
Hotspot
St. Stephens Branch Library
3225 Springs Road
Hickory, NC 28601

26 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Hickory, NC

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 300 Mbps 54%
Spectrum Cable 2 Gbps 85%
Brightspeed Fiber, DSL 940 Mbps 92%
EarthLink DSL, 5G Internet 425 Mbps 86%
Starlink Satellite 400 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Fiber 2 Gbps 15%
Mint Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 70%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 35%
XNET Fixed Wireless 2 Gbps 59%
RiverStreet Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 72%
Open Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 1%
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 78%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps 23%
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 225 Mbps 12%
Viasat Satellite 35 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile 5G Internet 498 Mbps 64%
EarthLink DSL 100 Mbps 3%
XNET Fixed Wireless 2 Gbps 64%
Metronet Fiber 10 Gbps 23%
RiverStreet Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 72%
Open Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 1%
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 78%
Starlink Satellite 400 Mbps 100%
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps 100%

Best Internet Provider in 28602

  1. Spectrum - fast download speeds and no data limits
  2. Starlink - most internet coverage
  3. Viasat - widely available
  4. T-Mobile - fast speeds
  5. XNET WiFi - fast downloading
  6. Hughesnet - internet no matter where you live

Fastest Internet Providers in 28602

How many Mbps do I need for streaming?

You need at least 25 Mbps per streamer for 4K Ultra HD video. For HD video streaming: YouTube recommends 2.5 Mbps, Amazon Prime Video suggests 3.5 Mbps, Netflix at least 5 Mbps, and Hulu requires 6 Mbps. Read this page to learn more about HD streaming requirements.

What is the best internet speed for online gaming?

50 to 100+ Mbps on wired connections are the best for gaming. You can play online with 12 Mbps, but you will get frustrated when players with faster connections defeat you. Learn more about the Best ISPs for online gaming.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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