In Hickory there are 2 internet service providers, with Spectrum being the most popular. Spectrum offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Spectrum customers had an average download speed of 184 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from CenturyLink.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 184 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 28 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 91 Mbps | 84 Mbps | 30 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Hickory offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 184 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 14,847 recent tests.
Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Hickory. 33% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 54% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 89 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 35 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 314 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 25 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 306 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 20 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 146 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 32 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 195 Mbps | 30 Mbps | 28 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 168 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 30 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 147 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 37 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 122 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 25 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 145 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 25 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 395 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 26 ms |
CenturyLink is the 2nd most popular provider in Hickory offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 91 Mbps for download speeds and 84 Mbps for upload speeds over 142 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Hickory. 60% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 59% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 92 Mbps | 84 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 83 Mbps | 85 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 92 Mbps | 85 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 92 Mbps | 83 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 91 Mbps | 87 Mbps | 32 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 91 Mbps | 85 Mbps | 32 ms |
| March 7, 2024 | 92 Mbps | 91 Mbps | 32 ms |
| March 7, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 134 ms |
| March 6, 2024 | 411 Mbps | 265 Mbps | 22 ms |
| March 6, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 30 ms |
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