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What is the best internet provider in Hickory?

CNET recommends Spectrum as the best internet provider in Hickory, thanks to its wide availability, fast download speeds, simple pricing and bundle options that include TV and internet. Unlike many towns in North Carolina, Hickory offers a fairly consistent range of choices with fewer coverage gaps.

If you’re after the fastest or cheapest plans in town, fiber provider Metronet is worth a look. It offers blazing speeds up to 5,000Mbps and a budget-friendly $35 plan with 150Mbps service. Spectrum’s entry-level plan is slightly cheaper at $30, but it’s not available to every household. While Metronet delivers on speed and value, it only reaches about a third of the area, giving Spectrum the edge in overall coverage.

Fixed wireless internet is another option across much of Hickory, though speeds can be inconsistent. T-Mobile Home Internet is the most promising in this category, with Open Broadband and Verizon 5G Home Internet possibly filling in the gaps as availability expands.

Best internet in Hickory, North Carolina

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to find internet deals and promotions in Hickory

The best internet deals and the top promotions in Hickory depend on what discounts are available during a given time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.

Hickory internet providers, such as Spectrum and T-Mobile Home Internet, may offer lower introductory pricing or other incentives for a limited time. Others, including Metronet, run the same standard pricing year-round.

For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

What’s a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Hickory, North Carolina

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.

But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:

While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers that come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.

Internet providers in Hickory, North Carolina, FAQs

What is the best internet service provider in Hickory?

Spectrum is the best internet service provider in Hickory due to its wide availability and straightforward pricing on a selection of speeds ranging from 100 to 1,000Mbps. Select plans come with a two-year price increase, whereas Metronet’s introductory rates on all plans expire after one year.

Is fiber internet available in Hickory?

Fiber internet is available to around 35% of Hickory residential addresses, according to recent FCC data. Serviceability is greatest in the southern part of the city as well as to the northwest. Metronet is the largest fiber internet provider in Hickory, though Brightspeed may offer fiber internet in a select few areas.

What is the cheapest internet provider in Hickory?

Spectrum offers a 100 Mbps plan for $30 per month at select addresses. Metronet has the lowest introductory rate on home internet in Hickory at $35 per month for speeds up to 150Mbps, assuming you're in the lucky third of town that Metronet services. Spectrum also offers 100Mbps for $30, but the plan is available to only select households. Other Metronet plans are competitively priced as well, with speeds up to 5,000Mbps starting at $110 per month and gig service starting at $50 monthly.

Metronet includes equipment rental at no extra cost with all plans, but there is an unavoidable tech fee that will add $13 to your monthly bill.

It is National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), and Visit Hickory, NC is ready to talk about why travel matters more than ever.

“Travel is one of our nation’s most powerful economic engines—supporting millions of jobs, fueling businesses and propelling industries forward,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “National Travel and Tourism Week reinforces the pivotal role travel plays in building a stronger, more prosperous America.”

According to a press release, Since 1983, NTTW has been a time to shine a spotlight on the power of travel — to boost economies, support local jobs, and bring communities together. In 2024 alone, travel generated an eye-popping $2.9 trillion in economic output, supported over 15 million jobs nationwide, and contributed $190 billion in tax revenue — that’s about $1,490 back in each U.S. household’s piggy bank.

Here in Hickory? We are proud to be a thriving part of that picture. In 2023, visitors in Catawba County generated more than $348 million in visitor spending and supported almost 2,500 local jobs in the travel and tourism sector. From vibrant downtown shops to peaceful trails, artisan experiences to local flavors, travel fuels the good vibes and the economic engine of our community.

“This National Travel and Tourism Week, we’re celebrating the undeniable power of travel and its role in shaping not just our economy, but our sense of place,” said Mandy Pitts Hildebrand, CEO of Visit Hickory, NC, and the Hickory Metro Convention Center. “Whether you’re visiting for business through the week, a weekend getaway, or looking to put down roots, our community leaves an impression — and it’s the people, places, and pride in our community that make it so special.”

Visit www.VisitHickoryNC.com to get inspired, plan your trip, and find out how you can help us keep our little corner of North Carolina as beautiful and welcoming as ever.

Big Lots stores are expected to reopen May 1 in Hickory and Newton, according to a Variety Wholesalers spokesperson.

Big Lots declared bankruptcy last year. Many stores were bought by North Carolina-based Variety Wholesalers.

Variety Wholesalers took over ownership of 219 Big Lots stores and remodeled them, many in North Carolina and other locations in the eastern United States. Nine Big Lots reopened on April 10.

The spokesperson said Big Lots in Statesville and Mooresville will reopen May 15. The Morganton location will reopen June 5.

The company plans to have most of the stores it acquired open by early June.

‘We’re thrilled to bring the Big Lots! brand back to life by offering more deals than ever, lots of famous brands and a new apparel department for the entire family,” Lisa Seigies, president and CEO of Variety Wholesalers said in a press release. “We’re opening stores quickly so we can serve the community. We know the stores won’t be perfect to start, but each week we’ll add more new products as we build towards the grand opening celebration in the fall. Every time a customer visits Big Lots! We want them to find something new and exciting!”

The company said Big Lots stores will have “a large selection of closeout deals and new merchandise categories.”

Variety Wholesalers also owns Roses Discount Stores, Roses Express and Maxway.

The Big Lots in Marion was not acquired by Variety Wholesalers. The future of that location is uncertain. The store was flooded during Hurricane Helene in September.

Press Release

Nagle & Associates, P.A. (Nagle & Associates) has announced a service expansion to nearby Hickory, NC, with the goal of offering affordable legal services to victims of car accidents. According to the firm, while...

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Nagle & Associates, P.A. (Nagle & Associates) has announced a service expansion to nearby Hickory, NC, with the goal of offering affordable legal services to victims of car accidents. According to the firm, while personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis, the percentage of the settlement taken by most firms is significant, which greatly reduces the amount that can be kept by the plaintiff.

More information is available at https://www.naglefirm.com/

The firm is one of the few practices that dedicate itself to car accident cases and charges a fixed 25% fee, which is 5% to 10% lower than average (the prevailing rate is between 30% to 40% of the total settlement). “We only charge that amount because we are confident in our ability to get the maximum allowable settlement for our clients,” a representative for the law firm said. “Since our founding, we’ve collected upwards of $750 million on behalf of clients in North Carolina.”

“With car accident occurrences increasing and the cost of living rising, we want to do our part by making highly competent and aggressive legal representation accessible to victims of negligence on the road,” they added.

The firm owes its aggressive approach to going after large settlements to its founder, Carl Nagle, a former insurance company lawyer and adjuster, who is now using his insurance industry knowledge to prevent attempts from the defendants to reduce claims payment. “Mr. Nagle knows every objection that can be used by adjusters, and he is ever-ready to go to trial if the other party is unwilling to give you a fair settlement,” the representative said.

Mr. Nagle graduated with top academic honors from the University of Georgia School of Law and is a member of several bar associations, including the North Carolina Bar Association and the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is also part of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, a nonprofit organization of attorneys dedicated to “level the playing field” for persons in need of legal representation.

Interested parties who wish to know more or want to request a free case review are encouraged to visit https://www.naglefirm.com/

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How gas prices have changed in Hickory in the last week

Gas prices have gone up by 13 cents per gallon since this time last month but are still down by nearly 40 cents compared to this time last year. The national average fuel price is about $3.22, with Lubbock, Texas, seeing the cheapest metro-area prices at $2.63 and Napa, California, with the most expensive at $5.29.

After issuing multiple pauses on tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports since taking office, President Trump last week announced a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the U.S., with many countries facing even steeper duties, though oil and gas imports are exempted from new tariffs. On April 9, the White House announced a three-month pause on all "reciprocal" tariffs (except against China), but the baseline 10% tariffs will remain in place.

Jolted by the impact of the tariff announcement, the stock market plummeted on April 3, with U.S. oil prices dropping 7%. The double-whammy of lower prices and higher costs for crucial materials like steel pipes may have a major impact on domestic oil and gas production. Meanwhile, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries announced last week that it would increase production to help stabilize the market.

Expecting market volatility, GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan projects the upcoming switch to summer-blend fuel at gas stations will likely translate to higher prices at the pump.

"As we head into April, Americans should expect gas prices to rise, with a peak that could occur in mid-to-late April," De Haan said in a recent statement. "While average prices remain well below last year's levels, we'll likely begin to catch up, with prices expected to increase in most—if not all—states over the next few weeks."

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of April 10.

Hickory by the numbers- Gas current price: $2.83--- North Carolina average: $2.93- Week change: -$0.06 (-2.1%)- Year change: -$0.40 (-12.4%)- Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/13/22)

- Diesel current price: $3.39- Week change: -$0.02 (-0.7%)- Year change: -$0.53 (-13.4%)- Historical expensive diesel price: $5.76 (6/9/22)

Metros with the most expensive gas#1. Napa, CA: $5.29#2. Santa Rosa, CA: $5.24#3. San Rafael, CA: $5.20

Metros with the least expensive gas#1. Lubbock, TX: $2.63#2. Laredo, TX: $2.64#3. Cleveland, TN: $2.65

This story features writing by Tim Bruns and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 371 metros.

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