In Hickory there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 3.25% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 960 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Hickory
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Hickory are not shown.
Hickory Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Hickory is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 3.25% of Hickory. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Hickory above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Hickory?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Hickory.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Hickory home can get up to 960 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.00% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hickory.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Hickory, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Hickory?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hickory you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.19% of Hickory homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.91% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hickory homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hickory, along with details on where in Hickory and at what speeds.
Spectrum Fiber in Hickory, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.96%, or 1,310 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Hickory area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hickory.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hickory. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hickory. The fastest plan anyone in Hickory can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hickory customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Hickory download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Hickory fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hickory is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Hickory, NC
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 1.25%, or 836 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and southeast Hickory area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hickory.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hickory. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hickory. The fastest plan anyone in Hickory can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hickory customers is up to 896 Mbps.
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- 94.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Hickory download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hickory fiber providers. Centurylink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hickory is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 896 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
Hickory Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hickory or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Hickory compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Hickory are comparable versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 905 Mbps in North Carolina versus 960 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 92.01% versus 3.25% in Hickory.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hickory are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- St. Stephens, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Conover, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Granite Falls, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rutherford College, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Newton, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Connellys Springs, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Little River, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Connelly Springs, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- brookford-nc: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Poinciana, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Covina, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bozeman, MT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Harrisonburg, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Palo Alto, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South San Francisco, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Troy, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cheektowaga, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Vernon, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds