In Hickory County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 76.22% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 59 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Hickory County, MO.
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Hickory County, MO Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Hickory County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Hickory County are not shown.
Hickory County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hickory County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 76.22% of Hickory County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Hickory County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Hickory County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Hickory County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Hickory County home can get up to 59 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 30.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 25.61% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hickory County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Hickory County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Hickory County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hickory County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Hickory County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.31% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.36%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 90.19%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.35% of Hickory County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hickory County, along with details on where in Hickory County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Hickory County, MO
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 76.22%, or 6,310 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hickory County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hickory County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hickory County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Hickory County. The fastest plan anyone in Hickory County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hickory County customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 39.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Hickory County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hickory County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hickory County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.8 Mbps.
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- 49.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hickory County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hickory County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Hickory County compare to the rest of Missouri?
DSL internet speeds in Hickory County are much faster versus the average speeds in Missouri: 0.00 Mbps in Missouri versus 59 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Missouri is 0.00% versus 76.22% in Hickory County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hickory County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- St. Clair County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Camden County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Vernon County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pulaski County, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bourbon County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Phelps County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Allen County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Woodson County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Ontonagon County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mason County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Martin County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Maries County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Maricao Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mahnomen County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ouray County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Madison Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds