Name: CenturyLink DSL and Fiber Residential Internet Service
Brand: CenturyLink
Rating: 2.5 (375 reviews)

How much internet speed do I need?

5+ Mbps

Regular browsing
Music streaming
Ideal for 1 person

10+ Mbps

HD video streaming
Casual gaming
Ideal for 1-2 people

20+ Mbps

Ultra HD streaming
Frequent gaming
Ideal for 2-4 people

40+ Mbps

Simultaneous HD streaming
Simultaneous gaming
Ideal for 4+

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Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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What is the best internet provider in Hickory?

CenturyLink— Low-cost options
AT&T— Great value
Spectrum— No data caps
Viasat— Widely available

Hickory Residential Internet Coverage

Hickory is home to well-educated, middle-class residents. They work in both blue- and white-collar jobs and work largely in sales and administrative support. Residents are ethnically diverse with nearly 13% of the population of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hickory residents rely on their internet services to connect with the community and advance their careers. 100% of Hickory has access to high-speed internet, compared with 91% of North Carolina.

Charter is the sole cable internet provider in the area, reaching 100% of Hickory homes. DSL is provided by CenturyLink and AT&T. CenturyLink reaches 96% of area residents. AT&T's service reaches 1% of Hickory residents south of Rhodhiss Lake. Time Warner Spectrum offers fiber optics to 1% of residents in the same area.

In addition to the services offered to residents, 1% of businesses can also access fiber optics from Level 3 Communications and MCNC.