In Jackson County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 99.48% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,012 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 Fiber internet providers in Jackson County, KY.
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Jackson County, KY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.48% of Jackson County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Peoples Telecommunications. Call one of the companies with service in Jackson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Jackson County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Jackson County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Jackson County home can get up to 1,012 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.17% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 98.32% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Jackson County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Jackson County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is fiber 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, satellite competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.48% of Jackson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- 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 Jackson County homes.
Fiber 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.
Peoples Telecommunications Fiber in Jackson County, KY
Peoples Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 99.48%, or 12,888 people, have Peoples Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jackson County area. Peoples Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Jackson County.
Peoples Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Peoples Telecommunications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Peoples Telecommunications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from Peoples Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Jackson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Peoples Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Peoples Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Peoples Telecommunications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Jackson County fiber providers. Peoples Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jackson County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Jackson County, KY
Windstream fiber coverage
About 1.21%, or 157 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and northwest Jackson County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Jackson County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Jackson County customers is up to 1,962 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jackson County fiber providers. Windstream 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 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,962 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Jackson County Fiber 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 fiber internet in Jackson County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
Fiber internet speeds in Jackson County are much faster versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 0.00 Mbps in Kentucky versus 1,012 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Kentucky is 0.00% versus 99.48% in Jackson County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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
- Owsley County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rockcastle County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Breathitt County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Casey County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Knott County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Floyd County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Goshen County, WY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Freestone County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fremont County, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fremont County, ID: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Frio County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glacier County, MT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Goliad County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gonzales County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds