6 Best Internet Providers in Young Hickory, OH
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| Young Hickory ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,000 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 6 | |
| Real Young Hickory Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Young Hickory 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 Young Hickory.
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Young Hickory 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 Young Hickory.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Young Hickory, OH for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Young Hickory ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Young Hickory, OH?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Young Hickory based on 249 Ohio 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Young Hickory, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Young Hickory
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Young Hickory Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Young Hickory Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Smartway Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 249 reviews from Ohio internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Young Hickory residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.69 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Ohio, with 3.88 out of 5 stars and 69.4% coverage in Young Hickory.
At a national level, based on 3074 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Young Hickory?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Young Hickory?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Young Hickory
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Smartway Communications | 250 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Young Hickory
| ISP / Tech Type | Young Hickory Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Smartway Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Young Hickory ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Young Hickory. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Young Hickory?
Ohio customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state 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 4.54 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Young Hickory customers with an average price rating of 3.29 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Young Hickory, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Young Hickory
| ISP / Tech Type | Young Hickory Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Smartway Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Young Hickory 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 city 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 Young Hickory below, including the metrics used and how Young Hickory compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.
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Young Hickory | Ohio | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Young Hickory that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 94.44% | 61.58% | 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. | 1,000 Mbps | 2,747 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 Young Hickory. | 2.9 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.7 | 2.5 | 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. | 10% | 12% | 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. | 93% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 89% | 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. | 72% | 75% | 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. | 72% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Young Hickory ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Young Hickory is C, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Young Hickory is high with a score of 59 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Young Hickory have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Young Hickory ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.
86% of Young Hickory households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Young Hickory 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 Cities Compare to Young Hickory?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
How Much Speed does a Young Hickory Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Young Hickory is 2.7, which is larger than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Young Hickory's average household income is $64,735 which is about average for the Ohio average of $80,507 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.
Young Hickory also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Ohio who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Young Hickory has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Young Hickory households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Young Hickory?
Spectrum Fiber in Young Hickory, OH
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 94.4% of Young Hickory homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Young Hickory?
Spectrum Cable in Young Hickory, OH
Spectrum offers Cable service to 5.6% of Young Hickory homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Young Hickory?
Windstream DSL in Young Hickory, OH
Windstream offers DSL service to 69.4% of Young Hickory homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 17, with an average of 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Young Hickory?
Smartway Communications Fixed Wireless in Young Hickory, OH
Smartway Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.7% of Young Hickory homes. Across the city, Smartway Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Young Hickory, OH
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.0% of Young Hickory 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 Young Hickory, OH
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.0% of Young Hickory homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Young Hickory, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.0% of Young Hickory 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 ISP Should You Choose in Young Hickory?
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 Young Hickory is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Young Hickory is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Young Hickory, 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 Young Hickory compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Young Hickory 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 Young Hickory's C ISP Report Card and 59 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
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