Who is our top ranked provider in Hickory PA? [Updated]

Best Hickory Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Hickory, Pennsylvania and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Hickory:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	96.7%
2	Hickory Utility Services	DSL, Fiber	400 Mbps	400 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Hickory PA 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 Hickory which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Hickory compare to Lawrence County? The average speed in Hickory is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Lawrence County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Pennsylvania average of 30.95 Mbps.

Hickory Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 95.9% of Lawrence County residents
Cable internet is available to 96.8% of the Hickory population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.8% of Lawrence County residents
DSL internet is available to 83.3% of Hickory residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Hickory, PA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Hickory is 4.4% faster than the average in Pennsylvania and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Hickory 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 Xfinity as the top provider for Hickory, Pennsylvania.

Who has the fastest internet service in Hickory?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Hickory.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Hickory, Pennsylvania?

The following zip codes were used: 15057, 15340, 15378, 16101, 16105, 16156, 16321, 16322, 16351 and 16353

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Hickory internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Hickory compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Click through to see how the Hickory broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Brownstown, Burgettstown, Centre Hall, Columbia, Milroy, Mundys Corner, Rothsville

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Hickory - Hickory Utility Services.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Hickory, Pennsylvania?

Hickory Utility Services provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Hickory.

Hickory 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.