Best Internet Providers in Hickory Rock, NC
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hickory Rock, NC
Hickory Rock has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 4 available internet technologies in Hickory Rock.
Ranks compare Hickory Rock with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hickory Rock, NC at a Glance
Hickory Rock Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Rock ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hickory Rock, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Hickory Rock based on 313 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hickory Rock?
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 Rock
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Hickory Rock Compares to Places Its Size
Hickory Rock's report card score is in the top 22% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 9%.
| Measure | Hickory Rock | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Franklin County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.6% | top 37% | 74.5% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,448 Mbps | top 29% | 1,674 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 27% | 6 | 7.3 | 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% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 13% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 80% | bottom 7% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 76% | bottom 16% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 51% | bottom 37% | 70% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | bottom 26% | 77% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $56,210 | bottom 24% | $76,153 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 93.6% of homes in Hickory Rock, against 74.5% across Franklin County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Hickory Rock are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,210 (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 Rock
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Rock?
Brightspeed Fiber in Hickory Rock, NC
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,568 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 86.8% of Hickory Rock homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,568 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hickory Rock from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Hickory Rock, NC
Availability:
65.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 65.2% of Hickory Rock homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Rock?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hickory Rock, NC
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Hickory Rock homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hickory Rock, NC
Availability:
58.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.5% of Hickory Rock homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hickory Rock, NC
Availability:
49.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.0% of Hickory Rock 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 Rock, NC
Availability:
49.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.0% of Hickory Rock homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Hickory Rock, NC
Availability:
27.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.0% of Hickory Rock homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Rock?
Spectrum Cable in Hickory Rock, NC
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 14.4% of Hickory Rock homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hickory Rock?
Brightspeed DSL in Hickory Rock, NC
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 97.6% of Hickory Rock homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hickory Rock from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Hickory Rock by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hickory Rock
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hickory Rock
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Hickory Rock Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hickory Rock that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Louisburg has the most homes with fiber (67.2%) and Castalia the fewest (46.9%); Hickory Rock has 93.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Rock (this page) | 833 | 93.6% | 1,448 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 18/100 |
| Louisburg | 17,297 | 67.2% | 1,508 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Castalia | 1,901 | 46.9% | 623 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 31/100 |
| Alert | 867 | 79.5% | 976 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 33/100 |
| Ingleside | 840 | 80.1% | 1,642 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 20/100 |
| Justice | 792 | 82.8% | 880 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 26/100 |
| Lancaster Crossroads | 341 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Wood | 332 | 54.5% | 531 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 10/100 |
| Mapleville | 197 | 93.9% | 1,879 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 42/100 |
| Gupton | 112 | 55.4% | 598 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Centerville | 96 | 0.0% | 98 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 17/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hickory Rock?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Brightspeed 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 Rock
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hickory Rock Internet Providers
Based on 313 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Hickory Rock residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.73 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 49.0% coverage in Hickory Rock.
At a national level, based on 4249 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 Rock Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hickory Rock, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hickory Rock Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hickory Rock
Based on data reported by Hickory Rock ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Hickory Rock. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,370 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hickory Rock Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (214) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hickory Rock?
Of the providers in Hickory Rock, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hickory Rock 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hickory Rock, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hickory Rock
| ISP / Tech Type | Hickory Rock Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | 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 |
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
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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 Rock?
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 Rock is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hickory Rock is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Hickory Rock, 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.