Best Internet Providers in Hickory Flat, VA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hickory Flat, VA
Hickory Flat has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Flat.
Ranks compare Hickory Flat with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hickory Flat, VA at a Glance
Hickory Flat Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Fastlink Communications
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 Flat ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hickory Flat, VA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hickory Flat based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hickory Flat, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hickory Flat?
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 Flat
How Hickory Flat Compares to Places Its Size
Hickory Flat's report card score is in the bottom 21% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 23%.
| Measure | Hickory Flat | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Carroll County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 62.3% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 958 Mbps | bottom 38% | 1,105 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | top 44% | 6.2 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | top 47% | 4% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 90% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 81% | bottom 30% | 84% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 43% | 53% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | top 43% | 64% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $40,101 | bottom 6% | $56,137 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 5% | bottom 7% | 10% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Hickory Flat, against 62.3% across Carroll County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Hickory Flat are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $40,101 (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 Flat
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Flat?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Hickory Flat, VA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Flat?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hickory Flat, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hickory Flat 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
Fastlink Communications Fixed Wireless in Hickory Flat, VA
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fastlink Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.0% of Hickory Flat homes. Across the city, Fastlink Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hickory Flat, VA
Availability:
69.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.5% of Hickory Flat homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hickory Flat, VA
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.6% of Hickory Flat homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hickory Flat, VA
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.6% of Hickory Flat homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Flat?
XFINITY Cable in Hickory Flat, VA
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 78.0% of Hickory Flat homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Flat?
Brightspeed DSL in Hickory Flat, VA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 100.0% of Hickory Flat homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Hickory Flat by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hickory Flat
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hickory Flat
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Hickory Flat Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hickory Flat that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Woodlawn has the most homes with fiber (98.1%) and Ivanhoe the fewest (21.9%); Hickory Flat has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Flat (this page) | 177 | 0.0% | 958 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 27/100 |
| Galax | 14,833 | 81.0% | 1,774 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 33/100 |
| Woodlawn | 4,858 | 98.1% | 1,267 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Fries | 2,477 | 68.6% | 1,749 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 26/100 |
| Ivanhoe | 1,280 | 21.9% | 556 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 32/100 |
| Pipers Gap | 436 | 47.2% | 1,380 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Hebron | 379 | 71.5% | 1,294 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 48/100 |
| West Galax | 314 | 20.4% | 1,363 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 33/100 |
| Oldtown | 278 | 34.9% | 1,345 Mbps | 5 | C | 21/100 |
| Sheep Town | 222 | 94.1% | 942 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Stevens Creek | 182 | 17.0% | 1,201 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 28/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hickory Flat?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from XFINITY from Comcast.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hickory Flat
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Fastlink Communications | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hickory Flat Internet Providers
Based on 189 reviews from Virginia internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hickory Flat residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.90 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.72 out of 5 stars and 69.5% coverage in Hickory Flat.
At a national level, based on 4679 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 Flat Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hickory Flat, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hickory Flat Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Fastlink Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hickory Flat
Based on data reported by Hickory Flat ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Hickory Flat. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hickory Flat Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Fastlink Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hickory Flat?
Of the providers in Hickory Flat, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hickory Flat where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Virginia 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 3.90 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hickory Flat, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hickory Flat
| ISP / Tech Type | Hickory Flat Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Fastlink Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Virginia
Customer Reviews
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Zitel Fiber
October 22, 2026 Slow
ISPReports User
Zitel
October 20, 2026 slow
ISPReports User
Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber
October 20, 2026 Fast
ISPReports User
FiberLync Fiber
September 22, 2026 ISPReports User
Brightspeed
August 24, 2026 Streaming tv is great and security cameras are great but having issues with gaming (Lots of lag)
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hickory Flat?
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 Flat is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hickory Flat is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Hickory Flat, 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.