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Best Internet Providers in Hickory, NC for You

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Top 14 Internet Service Providers in Hickory, NC

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1. Spectrum

89.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
2 Gbps Cable
Prices Starting At 30.00/mo *
*Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets See offer details
89.5% Available

2. EarthLink

95% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps DSL, 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 39.95/mo
95% Available

3. AT&T

71.2% Available
Download speeds up to:
300 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 47.00/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. See offer details
71.2% Available

4. Brightspeed

87.4% Available
Download speeds up to:
940 Mbps DSL, Fiber
Prices Starting At 29.99/mo
87.4% Available

5. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
100% Available

6. T-Mobile Home Internet

76.3% Available
Download speeds from:
87 - 415 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included.

Rely plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 87 Mbps– 318 Mbps. All-In and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.

76.3% Available

7. Verizon

39.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
300 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 35.00/mo
39.5% Available

8. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 39.99/mo
100% Available

9. XNET WiFi

69.4% Available
Download speeds up to:
2 Gbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 65.00/mo
69.4% Available

10. Metronet

29.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
5.12 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 29.95/mo
29.3% Available

11. RiverStreet

54.8% Available
Download speeds up to:
25 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 65.00/mo
54.8% Available

12. Open Broadband

38.4% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
38.4% Available

13. Carolina West Wireless

90.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
25 Mbps Fixed Wireless
90.3% Available

14. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
350 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 80.00/mo
100% Available

Best Internet Providers in Hickory

When it comes to internet shopping in Hickory, NC, think of it as picking out a watermelon at the grocery store: you want the juiciest option with the least number of seeds. And trust me, the fiber providers here are like those perfectly ripe watermelons. With Metronet in town, offering speeds up to a blistering 5.12 Gbps, you're basically transforming your home into a high-speed data racetrack for just $34.95 a month—talk about a sweet deal!

If fiber's reach isn't quite caressing your neighborhood just yet, no worries! Cable internet steps in like your dependable old friend. Spectrum covers a solid 89.5% of the area with speeds zooming up to 1 Gbps for $50 monthly. It's the Tom Brady of internet connections here—reliable, fast, and widely adored.

For those of you contemplating cutting the cable and going wireless, there's EarthLink's 5G Home Internet. Covering nearly half of Hickory (43.5% to be precise), you can jump on the wireless wave with speeds of 100 Mbps at a neat $39.95 per month. It's like taking your internet for a stroll in the park without the leash!

And because we know variety is the spice of life, let's not forget the trusty DSL option via Brightspeed. Covering a vast 98.7% of Hickory, their DSL offers a decent 100 Mbps max download speed for $50. It's like the reliable sedan of internet connections—gets you where you need to go without the flash but with plenty of substance.

Whatever your digital desires, Hickory has an internet service that fits just right, with a little pizzazz for everyone!

Internet Provider Store Locations in Hickory

Average download speed in Hickory:

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Best Internet Provider in Hickory

  1. Spectrum - No data caps and most Cable availability
  2. EarthLink - Most DSL availability
  3. AT&T - Ipbb or 5g internet up to 300 Mbps
  4. Brightspeed - Most Fiber availability
  5. Viasat - Most internet coverage in Hickory
  6. T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 415 Mbps
  7. Verizon - 5g internet up to 300 Mbps
  8. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  9. XNET WiFi - Fixed wireless up to 2000 Mbps
  10. Metronet - Fast download speeds in Hickory
  11. RiverStreet - Fixed wireless up to 25 Mbps
  12. Open Broadband - Fixed wireless up to 100 Mbps
  13. Carolina West Wireless - Fixed wireless up to 25 Mbps
  14. Starlink - Widely available

Fastest Internet Providers in Hickory

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

An Overview of Internet Providers in Hickory By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
AT&T IPBB 100 Mbps 1%
Spectrum Cable 2 Gbps 90%
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps 29%
RiverStreet Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps 55%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps 71%
Open Broadband Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps 38%
EarthLink DSL 100 Mbps 95%
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 90%
Starlink Satellite 350 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 415 Mbps 76%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 40%
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps 44%
Brightspeed Fiber 8 Gbps 2%
Brightspeed DSL 100 Mbps 87%
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 2 Gbps 69%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
AT&T IPBB 100 Mbps 1%
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps 71%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Spectrum Cable 2 Gbps 90%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 76%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 40%

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Internet Availability by Connection Type in Hickory

Internet service providers in Hickory use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 91%

What is Mbps?

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Hickory, NC

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Hickory, NC 28602
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Hickory, NC 28601
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Hickory, NC 28602
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Hickory, NC 28601
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Hickory, NC 28601
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Hickory, NC 28602
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Hickory, NC 28601
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Hickory, NC 28602
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