In Hicks there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,400 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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7 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 100.00% 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 Cable One. 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 4,400 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 60.00% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 40.00% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hicks.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Hicks, and slower in the east 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, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Hicks homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% 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: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Hicks internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hicks homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, 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 similar. Hicks internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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.
Shawnee Communications Fiber in Hicks, IL
Shawnee Communications fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 245 people, have Shawnee Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hicks area. Shawnee Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Hicks.
Shawnee Communications fiber download speeds
Shawnee Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hicks. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shawnee Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hicks. The fastest plan anyone in Hicks can order from Shawnee Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Hicks customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Shawnee Communications fiber upload speeds
In Hicks download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Shawnee Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shawnee Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hicks fiber providers. Shawnee Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hicks is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Hicks, IL
Sparklight fiber coverage
About 60.00%, or 147 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, south, west, northwest, and north Hicks area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hicks.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hicks. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hicks. The fastest plan anyone in Hicks can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Hicks customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Hicks download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hicks fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hicks is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hicks, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 55.92%, or 137 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, east, west, northeast, north, and northwest Hicks area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hicks.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hicks. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hicks. The fastest plan anyone in Hicks can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hicks customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hicks download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Hicks fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hicks, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 55.92%, or 137 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, east, west, northeast, north, and northwest Hicks area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hicks.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hicks. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hicks. The fastest plan anyone in Hicks can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hicks customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hicks download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Hicks fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hicks, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 22.04%, or 54 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central 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 a small portion of Hicks.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the slowest 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 one of the fastest. 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.
Show all download speeds
- 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest 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
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 Illinois?
Internet speeds in Hicks are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 4,400 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 100.00% 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
- Humm Wye, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Herod, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eddyville, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gross, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rudement, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rosiclare, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Somerset, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delwood, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sparks Hill, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elizabethtown, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Kennedy, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jordan, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Judith Gap, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kaisertown, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kangley, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kangley, WA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kanona, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keaton, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keenan, WV: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kellyville, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds