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Internet Providers in Hickory, Kentucky

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Home Internet in Hickory, KY
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • WK&T
    • Zito Media
    • MEWS
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 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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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Hickory, Kentucky

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

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%

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 150 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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