In Hico there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 89.71% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 53 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 Hico, WV.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Hico
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 Hico are not shown.
Hico Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hico is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 89.71% of Hico. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Hico above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Hico?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Hico.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Hico home can get up to 53 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 35.21% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 52.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hico.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Hico, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Hico?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hico you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Hico homes.
- Cable is fastest for 22.03% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 17.20%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 59.65%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.13% of Hico homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hico, along with details on where in Hico and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Hico, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 89.71%, or 558 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, northwest, south, east, north, southwest, and central Hico area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hico.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hico. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Hico. The fastest plan anyone in Hico can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hico customers is up to 53 Mbps.
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- 39.2% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 58.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Hico download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hico DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hico is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 58.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hico DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hico or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Hico compare to the rest of West Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Hico are much faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in West Virginia versus 53 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in West Virginia is 0.00% versus 89.71% in Hico.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hico 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Ramsey, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Victor, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lucas, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lookout, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Edmond, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Lookout, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lansing, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Winona, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gaymont, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nallen, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Jarbalo, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shacktown, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Scotsdale, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jersey, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shorterville, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jacksonville, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Irwinville, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ione, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Igo, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds