In Jackson County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 38.06% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 18 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 Jackson County, SD.
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Jackson County, SD Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Jackson 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 Jackson County are not shown.
Jackson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Jackson County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 38.06% of Jackson County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Golden West Telecommunications. Call one of the companies with service in Jackson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Jackson County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Jackson County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Jackson County home can get up to 18 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 25 Mbps, which 20.96% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 17.11% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Jackson County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Jackson County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Jackson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Jackson County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 70.78% of Jackson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.54% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 14.11%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.92% of Jackson County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Jackson County, along with details on where in Jackson County and at what speeds.
Golden West Telecommunications DSL in Jackson County, SD
Golden West Telecommunications DSL coverage
About 38.06%, or 1,068 people, have Golden West Telecommunications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, southeast, east, and central Jackson County area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Jackson County.
Golden West Telecommunications DSL download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Jackson County customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 55.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 44.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications DSL upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jackson County DSL providers. Golden West Telecommunications 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 Jackson County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Golden West Telecommunications customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 44.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Jackson County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Jackson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Jackson County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Jackson County are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 18 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 38.06% in Jackson County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Jackson County 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 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
- Mellette County, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Custer County, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brule County, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Davison County, SD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hanson County, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- McCook County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Minnehaha County, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rock County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nobles County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- San Miguel County, CO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sioux County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra County, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sherman County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sherman County, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sherman County, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sherman County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sheridan County, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sheridan County, MT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds