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Internet providers in Hickory, NC
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Hickory, NC internet providers
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| Spectrum | $44.99 | 60 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| CenturyLink | $65 | 12 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.106% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| TDS Telecom | $35 | 1 - 1 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| North Carolina Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 51% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Hickory internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Hickory is comparable to the rest of North Carolina - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Hickory area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Hickory residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.110% of those living in Hickory.
There are seven internet providers serving the Hickory area, and 96.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hickory's seven internet providers, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Hickory
The largest internet providers in Hickory are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Hickory.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Hickory residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 95% of the area. Hickory’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Hickory residents.
Spectrum cable internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Hickory covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Hickory residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Hickory, $47.00.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hickory, $1.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Hickory. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hickory's providers, 108 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Hickory covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Hickory to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Hickory, $47.00.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.75 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hickory, $1.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Hickory. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Hickory's providers, 108 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Hickory covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hickory where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Hickory, $47.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hickory, $1.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Hickory. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Hickory's providers, 108 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Hickory?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Hickory with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Hickory. The next fastest internet provider in Hickory is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 95% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Hickory?
TDS Telecom offers the cheapest internet in Hickory with plans starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hickory, $47.00.
Is fiber internet available in Hickory?
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Hickory, covering 1.106% of the city.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
How can I lower my cable bill?
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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