Best Internet Providers in Hicks, AR
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hicks, AR
Hicks has 6 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 Hicks.
Ranks compare Hicks with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hicks, AR at a Glance
Hicks Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Optimum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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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 Hicks ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hicks, AR?
Brightspeed is the highest-rated internet provider in Hicks based on 41 Arkansas 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 Hicks?
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.
How Hicks Compares to Places Its Size
Hicks's report card score is in the bottom 12% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 11%.
| Measure | Hicks | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Phillips County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 8.0% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 425 Mbps | bottom 18% | 924 Mbps | 2,675 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% | 5.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 1% | bottom 3% | 8% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 34% | 88% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 68% | bottom 6% | 82% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 28% | bottom 7% | 53% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 37% | bottom 2% | 55% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $15,406 | bottom 1% | $45,657 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 10% | 15% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Hicks, against 8.0% across Phillips County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Hicks are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 1% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $15,406 (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 Hicks
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hicks?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Hicks, AR.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hicks?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hicks, AR
Availability:
66.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.9% of Hicks 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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hicks, AR
Availability:
52.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.4% of Hicks 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 Hicks, AR
Availability:
52.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.4% of Hicks homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hicks, AR
Availability:
44.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
165 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.8% of Hicks homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 165 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hicks?
Optimum Cable in Hicks, AR
Availability:
31.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 31.0% of Hicks homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hicks?
Brightspeed DSL in Hicks, AR
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 86.2% of Hicks homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Hicks by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hicks
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hicks
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Hicks Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hicks that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Marvell has the most homes with fiber (74.3%) and Cypert the fewest (0.0%); Hicks has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hicks (this page) | 145 | 0.0% | 425 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 20/100 |
| Marvell | 1,043 | 74.3% | 1,627 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Poplar Grove | 454 | 0.0% | 768 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 25/100 |
| Kingtown | 208 | 17.3% | 668 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 12/100 |
| Watkins Corner | 112 | 0.0% | 178 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 15/100 |
| Vineyard | 111 | 0.0% | 109 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 17/100 |
| Postelle | 106 | 0.0% | 39 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 20/100 |
| Trenton | 106 | 1.9% | 564 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 21/100 |
| Spring Creek | 99 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 11/100 |
| Turner | 76 | 0.0% | 266 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 13/100 |
| Cypert | 59 | 0.0% | 286 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 13/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hicks?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Brightspeed. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Optimum 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 Hicks
| Optimum | 940 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hicks Internet Providers
Based on 41 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Hicks residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 66.9% coverage in Hicks.
At a national level, based on 2579 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 Hicks Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hicks, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hicks Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed |  (0) |  (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hicks
Based on data reported by Hicks ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in Hicks. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 940 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 Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hicks Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hicks?
Of the providers in Hicks, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hicks where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Arkansas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Brightspeed is rated 4.67 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.20 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hicks, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hicks
| ISP / Tech Type | Hicks Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (9) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas
Customer Reviews
Kenneth W.
Petit Jean Fiber
November 11, 2026 Usually pretty good. Today the speed test looked like mol-asses. download not too bad at 93 out of a hundred mbs, upload was a pitiful 23. ...
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 27, 2026 I have wanted fiber internet connection since it became available. I’m very happy with Dobson. Great internet and great personal technical support.
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 12, 2026 Sara Bordbar
Dobson Fiber
October 10, 2026 Excellent costumer service. Great price.
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Dobson Fiber
October 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hicks?
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 Hicks is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hicks is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Hicks, available to 86.2% 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.