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 181 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 | 181 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 25 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 90 Mbps | 84 Mbps | 33 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 181 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 11,397 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. 32% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 53% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 147 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 23 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 468 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 24 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 32 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 27 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 471 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 26 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 111 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 24 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 109 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 39 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 769 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 21 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 507 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 21 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 218 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 28 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 344 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 26 ms |
CenturyLink is the 2nd most popular provider in Hickory offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 90 Mbps for download speeds and 84 Mbps for upload speeds over 66 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. 74% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 87% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | 9 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 38 ms |
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