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Internet Providers in Hickory, Kentucky

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Home Internet in Hickory, KY
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 7.5%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster 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. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 39%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 32.8%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39%
  • 7. WK&T
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Zito Media
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 37.1%
  • 9. MEWS
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Hickory, KY

Residents of Hickory, Kentucky have several internet service options. Viasat Internet covers 100% of the community with a satellite connection, offering speeds up to 150 Mbps. Plans start at $99.99 per month. Though the price is higher, the extensive coverage and fast speeds make it reliable.

For more budget-friendly choices, consider EarthLink 5G Home Internet and HughesNet. EarthLink provides speeds up to 100 Mbps, starting at $39.95 per month, but covers only 32.80% of Hickory. HughesNet, with near-total coverage at 99.90%, also offers speeds up to 100 Mbps. Plans with HughesNet start at $49.99 per month.

Cable and satellite connections cover 100% of Hickory, while fiber is available to 38% and fixed wireless to 34%. This diversity ensures most residents have a suitable option based on needs and budget.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • MEWS
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • WK&T
  • Zito Media
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Hickory, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Hickory, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.13%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
37.81%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
99.87%

List of Internet Providers in Hickory, KY

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T Fiber 5 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
WK&T Fiber 2 Gbps
Zito Media Cable 1 Gbps
MEWS Fiber 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Hickory, KY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Fiber $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
WK&T $59.9/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Zito Media $29.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Mayfield Electric & Water Systems $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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