7 Best Internet Providers in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC

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Above are the top 4 providers in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, NC?

Windstream is the best internet provider in Hickory Ridge based on Charlotte customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Windstream had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hickory Ridge, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Windstream is an option for 1.44% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hickory Ridge, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Hickory Ridge

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hickory Ridge Internet Providers

Based on 261 reviews from Charlotte internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Hickory Ridge residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Charlotte, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 96.5% coverage in Hickory Ridge.

At a national level, based on 3886 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.18 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hickory Ridge?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Google Fiber 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 Ridge

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Google Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Windstream	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hickory Ridge

Based on data reported by Hickory Ridge ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Hickory Ridge. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hickory Ridge?

Charlotte customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.11 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Google Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hickory Ridge customers with an average price rating of 3.60 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Hickory Ridge, Charlotte, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Hickory Ridge

Hickory Ridge Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Hickory Ridge below, including the metrics used and how Hickory Ridge compares to the rest of Charlotte and nation.

Hickory Ridge ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Hickory Ridge	North Carolina	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hickory Ridge that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	91.61%	75.57%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	5,268 Mbps	3,825 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Hickory Ridge.	8.5	7.1	6.8

 

Hickory Ridge Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Hickory Ridge	North Carolina	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.0	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	18%	19%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	92%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	75%	80%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	75%	81%	76%

Hickory Ridge ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Hickory Ridge is A-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hickory Ridge is high with a score of 80 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hickory Ridge have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Hickory Ridge ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

93% of Hickory Ridge households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Hickory Ridge residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Hickory Ridge?

How Much Speed does a Hickory Ridge Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hickory Ridge is 3.0, which is larger than the Charlotte average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Hickory Ridge's average household income is $63,114 which is lower than the Charlotte average of $93,123 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Hickory Ridge also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Charlotte average of 15%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 19% of residents in Charlotte who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Hickory Ridge has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Hickory Ridge households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hickory Ridge?

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 Ridge is Windstream.
• The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Hickory Ridge is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and Spectrum has the broadest coverage in Hickory Ridge, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Hickory Ridge compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Hickory Ridge stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Hickory Ridge's A- ISP Report Card and 80 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.