Best Hicksville Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 7 choices for service in Hicksville, OH that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Hicksville by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1Defiance HoldingsFiber, wireless1000 Mbps100 Mbps100.0%
2MediacomCable1000 Mbps50 Mbps96.8%
3Sherwood MutualFiber100 Mbps50 Mbps93.1%
4FrontierDSL115 Mbps7 Mbps90.3%
5ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
6HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
7Benton Ridgewireless25 Mbps5 Mbps18.8%
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Hicksville OH Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Hicksville which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Hicksville compare to Defiance County? The average speed in Hicksville is 23.52 Mbps which is slower than Defiance County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Ohio average of 27.73 Mbps.

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Hicksville Internet Access Facts

  • The average upload speed in Hicksville is 6.26 Mbps. This is 20.5% slower than the average in Ohio and 46% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Hicksville is 15.7% slower than the Defiance County average and 27.4% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Hicksville is 6.26 Mbps. This is 22.3% faster than the Defiance County average and 46% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 69.3% of Defiance County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 27.7% of Defiance County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Defiance County is 27.89 Mbps based upon 53552 samples taken in the past year

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Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Hicksville residents who have access to each of these technology types.


Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Defiance Holdings as the top provider for Hicksville, Ohio.

How do the internet speeds in Hicksville compare to other cities in Ohio?

Click through to see how the Hicksville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Brilliant, Coshocton, Granville South, Johnstown, Mentor, North Royalton, Versailles

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Hicksville, Ohio?

The following zip codes were used: 43526

Who has the fastest internet service in Hicksville?

Defiance Holdings and Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Hicksville.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Hicksville - Frontier.




Hicksville Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.


Mediacom

  • 170+ channels
  • TiVo integrated search
  • 3 video package tiers
  • Watch live TV or recordings from your mobile device with the Xtream TV app
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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