Best Internet Providers in 28601
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Top 14 Internet Service Providers in 28601
1. Spectrum
92.4% Available
2. Brightspeed
123.2% Available
3. AT&T
12.4% Available
4. Viasat
100% Available
5. T-Mobile Home Internet
73.7% Available
6. EarthLink
47.4% Available
7. HughesNet
100% Available
8. XNET WiFi
12.4% Available
9. Metronet
16.9% Available
10. Wilkes and RiverStreet
44.1% Available
11. Open Broadband
55.6% Available
12. Carolina West Wireless
98.6% Available
13. Starlink
100% Available
14. Verizon
37.1% Available
How Much Speed Do I Need?
25+ Mbps
- Web Surfing & Email
- HD Streaming
- Supports 1-2 Devices
- Ideal for 1-2 people
100+ Mbps
- Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
- Low Lag Online Gaming
- Supports 3-5 Devices
- Ideal for 2-6 people
1 Gig
- Multi 4K HD Streaming
- No Lag Online Gaming
- Supports more than 5 Devices
- Ideal for 6+ people
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Free Wireless Internet Access in Hickory, North Carolina
28 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Hickory, NC
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1 Gbps | 92% |
| Metronet | Fiber | 5.12 Gbps | 17% |
| Wilkes and RiverStreet | Fixed Wireless | 50 Mbps | 44% |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 100% |
| AT&T | 5G Internet | 225 Mbps | 12% |
| Open Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 56% |
| Carolina West Wireless | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 99% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | 100% |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 5G Internet | 245 Mbps | 74% |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 300 Mbps | 37% |
| EarthLink | 5G Internet | 100 Mbps | 47% |
| Brightspeed | DSL | 100 Mbps | 123% |
| XNET WiFi | Fixed Wireless | 225 Mbps | 12% |
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 100% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | 100% |
| Carolina West Wireless | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 99% |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 5G Internet | 100 Mbps | 74% |
| Open Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 56% |
| Wilkes and RiverStreet | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 44% |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1 Gbps | 92% |
| Metronet | Fiber | 5.12 Gbps | 17% |
| Brightspeed | DSL | 100 Mbps | 123% |
| AT&T | 5G Internet | 225 Mbps | 12% |
| Skybest | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1% |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 50 Mbps | 37% |
Best Internet Provider in 28601
- Spectrum - no data limits
- Brightspeed - most internet coverage
- Viasat - widely available
- HughesNet - internet no matter where you live
- Metronet - fast download speeds
- Carolina West Wireless - coverage
- Starlink - availability
Fastest Internet Providers in 28601
- Metronet - Fast up to 5.12 Gbps (5120 Mbps)
- Spectrum - Fast up to 1000 Mbps
- Brightspeed - Fast up to 940 Mbps
- T-Mobile Home Internet - Fast up to 245 Mbps
- AT&T - Fast up to 225 Mbps
- Starlink - Fast up to 220 Mbps
- Viasat - Fast up to 150 Mbps
- XNET WiFi - Fast up to 150 Mbps
How many Mbps do I need for streaming?
You need at least 25 Mbps per streamer for 4K Ultra HD video. For HD video streaming: YouTube recommends 2.5 Mbps, Amazon Prime Video suggests 3.5 Mbps, Netflix at least 5 Mbps, and Hulu requires 6 Mbps. Read this page to learn more about HD streaming requirements.
What is the best internet speed for online gaming?
50 to 100+ Mbps on wired connections are the best for gaming. You can play online with 12 Mbps, but you will get frustrated when players with faster connections defeat you. Learn more about the Best ISPs for online gaming.
What is Mbps?
Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.
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