In Hickory County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 96.65% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 326 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.
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12 Internet Service Providers 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
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Internet service is available in 96.65% of Hickory County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Wisper Internet. Now you can call companies in Hickory County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Hickory County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hickory County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hickory County home can get up to 326 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% 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.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Hickory County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Hickory County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hickory County you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Hickory County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hickory County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Hickory County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Hickory County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hickory County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Hickory County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Hickory County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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
American Broadband Cable in Hickory County, MO
American Broadband cable coverage
About 30.49%, or 2,524 people, have American Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, south, north, southwest, southeast, and northwest Hickory County area. American Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hickory County.
American Broadband cable download speeds
American Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hickory County. Versus other cable providers in the area, American Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hickory County. The fastest plan anyone in Hickory County can order from American Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Hickory County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
American Broadband cable upload speeds
In Hickory County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for American Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, American Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hickory County cable providers. American Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hickory County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Hickory County, MO
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 83.07%, or 6,877 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hickory County area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hickory County.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hickory County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hickory County. The fastest plan anyone in Hickory County can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hickory County customers is up to 326 Mbps.
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- 75.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hickory County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hickory County fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet offers 2 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 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 28 Mbps.
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- 75.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hickory County, MO
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 82.91%, or 6,864 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hickory County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hickory County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hickory County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hickory County. The fastest plan anyone in Hickory County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hickory County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 36.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hickory County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hickory County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 9.2 Mbps.
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- 36.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Splash Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Hickory County, MO
Splash Wireless Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 70.55%, or 5,841 people, have Splash Wireless Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southeast, east, northeast, north, southwest, and west Hickory County area. Splash Wireless Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hickory County.
Splash Wireless Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Splash Wireless Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hickory County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Splash Wireless Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hickory County. The fastest plan anyone in Hickory County can order from Splash Wireless Internet goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Hickory County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Splash Wireless Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hickory County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Splash Wireless Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Splash Wireless Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Hickory County fixed wireless providers. Splash Wireless Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hickory County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hickory County, MO
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 22.07%, or 1,827 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, northeast, southeast, north, and west Hickory County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hickory County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hickory County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hickory County. The fastest plan anyone in Hickory County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hickory County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 10.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hickory County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hickory County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.8 Mbps.
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- 10.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hickory County, MO
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 22.07%, or 1,827 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, northeast, southeast, north, and west Hickory County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hickory County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hickory County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hickory County. The fastest plan anyone in Hickory County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hickory County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 10.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hickory County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hickory County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.8 Mbps.
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- 10.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed Fixed Wireless in Hickory County, MO
GoNetSpeed fixed wireless coverage
About 21.85%, or 1,809 people, have GoNetSpeed fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, north, southwest, west, east, northwest, and southeast Hickory County area. GoNetSpeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hickory County.
GoNetSpeed fixed wireless download speeds
GoNetSpeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hickory County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GoNetSpeed fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Hickory County. The fastest plan anyone in Hickory County can order from GoNetSpeed goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hickory County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 16.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 73.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hickory County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GoNetSpeed fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetSpeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hickory County fixed wireless providers. GoNetSpeed offers 3 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 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, GoNetSpeed customers can get speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.
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- 16.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 73.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hickory County, MO
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 5.91%, or 489 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, and south Hickory County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hickory County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hickory County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hickory County. The fastest plan anyone in Hickory County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Hickory County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hickory County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Hickory County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hickory County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
NetVision Fixed Wireless in Hickory County, MO
NetVision fixed wireless coverage
About 4.76%, or 394 people, have NetVision fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, and south Hickory County area. NetVision is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hickory County.
NetVision fixed wireless download speeds
NetVision is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hickory County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NetVision fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hickory County. The fastest plan anyone in Hickory County can order from NetVision goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hickory County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 5.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 94.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
NetVision fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hickory County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NetVision fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NetVision is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hickory County fixed wireless providers. NetVision offers 2 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 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, NetVision customers can get speeds up to 2.2 Mbps.
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- 5.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 94.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hickory County Internet 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 internet in Hickory County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Internet speeds in Hickory County are much slower versus the average speeds in Missouri: 3,199 Mbps in Missouri versus 326 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Missouri is 98.57% versus 96.65% in Hickory County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Pulaski County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bourbon County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Phelps County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allen County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodson County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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