In Hicks there are 6 residential internet providers covering 78.62% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 464 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Hicks
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 Hicks are not shown.
Hicks Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 78.62% of Hicks. 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 Optimum. Now you can call companies in Hicks with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Hicks?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hicks.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hicks home can get up to 464 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 31.03% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.28% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hicks.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Hicks, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Hicks?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hicks you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Hicks homes.
- Cable is fastest for 31.03% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 8.28%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 39.31%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 21.38% of Hicks homes.
Internet Market Health in Hicks
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hicks 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 Hicks based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Hicks internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hicks homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Hicks internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 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, Hicks badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hicks, along with details on where in Hicks and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Hicks, AR
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 75.17%, or 109 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, southeast, and west Hicks area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hicks.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hicks. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hicks. The fastest plan anyone in Hicks can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Hicks customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Hicks download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hicks DSL providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hicks is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Hicks, AR
Optimum cable coverage
About 31.03%, or 45 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and southeast Hicks area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hicks.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hicks. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hicks. The fastest plan anyone in Hicks can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Hicks customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Hicks download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hicks cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hicks is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hicks, AR
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 70.34%, or 102 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hicks 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 Hicks.
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 Hicks. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hicks. The fastest plan anyone in Hicks can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hicks customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hicks 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 the slowest compared to other Hicks fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hicks is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hicks, AR
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 22.76%, or 33 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and east Hicks area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hicks.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hicks. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hicks. The fastest plan anyone in Hicks can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Hicks customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hicks download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hicks fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hicks is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Hicks Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hicks or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hicks compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Internet speeds in Hicks are slower versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 2,552 Mbps in Arkansas versus 464 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Arkansas is 98.04% versus 78.62% in Hicks.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hicks 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 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
- Marvell, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Postelle, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Trenton, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vineyard, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cypert, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kingtown, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Turner, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Poplar Grove, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Watkins Corner, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Creek, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Redwater, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Minneiska, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Minor, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moccasin, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe Hall, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montezuma, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moonshine, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moriah, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mormon Lake, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morning Glory, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds