Best Internet Providers in Hickory Crossroads, NC
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hickory Crossroads, NC
Hickory Crossroads has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Hickory Crossroads.
Ranks compare Hickory Crossroads with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hickory Crossroads, NC at a Glance
Hickory Crossroads Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Focus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Hickory Crossroads ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hickory Crossroads, NC?
Focus Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Hickory Crossroads based on 249 North Carolina customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hickory Crossroads?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Hickory Crossroads
How Hickory Crossroads Compares to Places Its Size
Hickory Crossroads's report card score is in the top 12% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 10%.
| Measure | Hickory Crossroads | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Perquimans County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 91.4% | 78.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,615 Mbps | top 8% | 4,151 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | bottom 46% | 6.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 24% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 76% | bottom 16% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 44% | bottom 25% | 63% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | bottom 28% | 71% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $67,140 | bottom 45% | $71,795 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 22% | top 3% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Hickory Crossroads, against 91.4% across Perquimans County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Hickory Crossroads are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,140 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Hickory Crossroads
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Crossroads?
Spectrum Fiber in Hickory Crossroads, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Hickory Crossroads homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Focus Fiber in Hickory Crossroads, NC
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 87.2% of Hickory Crossroads homes. Across the city, Focus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Roanoke Connect Fiber in Hickory Crossroads, NC
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Roanoke Connect offers Fiber service to 12.8% of Hickory Crossroads homes. Across the city, Roanoke Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Crossroads?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hickory Crossroads, NC
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Hickory Crossroads homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Crossroads?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Hickory Crossroads, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Crossroads?
Brightspeed DSL in Hickory Crossroads, NC
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 100.0% of Hickory Crossroads homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 16 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Hickory Crossroads by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hickory Crossroads
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hickory Crossroads
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Hickory Crossroads Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hickory Crossroads that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Winfall has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lynchs Corner the fewest (22.8%); Hickory Crossroads has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Crossroads (this page) | 39 | 100.0% | 4,615 Mbps | 3.9 | B | 19/100 |
| Tyner | 1,843 | 99.0% | 4,981 Mbps | 4.8 | B+ | 20/100 |
| Lynchs Corner | 1,530 | 22.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 63/100 |
| Hobbsville | 1,310 | 99.5% | 2,317 Mbps | 4.2 | B | 19/100 |
| Sunbury | 1,212 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Belvidere | 1,171 | 100.0% | 4,424 Mbps | 4 | B | 19/100 |
| Winfall | 1,161 | 100.0% | 4,553 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 34/100 |
| Parkville | 261 | 70.1% | 3,621 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 35/100 |
| Nicanor | 131 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Sandy Cross | 96 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | B | 14/100 |
| Joppa | 26 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 3 | B | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hickory Crossroads?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Focus Broadband should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hickory Crossroads
| Focus Broadband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Roanoke Connect | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hickory Crossroads Internet Providers
Based on 249 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Focus Broadband is the best internet service provider for Hickory Crossroads residents. Focus Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.77 out of 5 stars and 87.2% coverage in Hickory Crossroads.
At a national level, based on 2372 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hickory Crossroads Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hickory Crossroads, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hickory Crossroads Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Roanoke Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hickory Crossroads
Based on data reported by Hickory Crossroads ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Focus Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Hickory Crossroads. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hickory Crossroads Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Roanoke Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hickory Crossroads?
Of the providers in Hickory Crossroads, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hickory Crossroads where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across North Carolina or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.23 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Focus Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.80 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hickory Crossroads, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hickory Crossroads
| ISP / Tech Type | Hickory Crossroads Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Focus | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Roanoke Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Spectrum Cable
November 05, 2026 Service during the day has gotten a little better. However, Spectrum does a lot of maintenance late at night and therefore the TV and Internet go out. Not happy with that since I stay up late.
ISPReports User
Ripple Fiber
November 01, 2026 Constant outages with customer service associates that barely know anything about the product
M.L.
AT&T Fiber
October 26, 2026 Price keeps going up, for the same service. Terrible internet service: 6 outages in the past month (Sept-Oct 2026) Very unreliable. If you have a problem: Customer Service is an AI bot.
ISPReports User
Spectrum
October 26, 2026 Declining since an optic company came into our housing area in zip 28110. We are displeased and considering alternatives.
ISPReports User
Brightspeed
October 23, 2026 You can not pay me enough to recommend Brightspeed. I can not believe that there are any legitimate reviews over a 2.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hickory Crossroads?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Hickory Crossroads is Focus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Focus Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hickory Crossroads is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Hickory Crossroads, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.