In Jackson County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 76.49% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,895 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, MN.
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Jackson County, MN 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 76.49% of Jackson County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Southwest Broadband. 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 1,895 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 68.46% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.04% 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 east parts of Jackson County, and slower in the south 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, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.49% 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 23.34%.
- 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.
Southwest Broadband Fiber in Jackson County, MN
Southwest Broadband fiber coverage
About 68.46%, or 6,838 people, have Southwest Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jackson County area. Southwest Broadband is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Jackson County.
Southwest Broadband fiber download speeds
Southwest Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Southwest Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from Southwest Broadband goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Jackson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Southwest Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Southwest Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Southwest Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jackson County fiber providers. Southwest Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jackson County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Federated Rural Electric Fiber in Jackson County, MN
Federated Rural Electric fiber coverage
About 9.41%, or 940 people, have Federated Rural Electric fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, central, southwest, and northwest Jackson County area. Federated Rural Electric is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Jackson County.
Federated Rural Electric fiber download speeds
Federated Rural Electric is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Federated Rural Electric fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from Federated Rural Electric 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
Federated Rural Electric fiber upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Federated Rural Electric fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Federated Rural Electric is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Jackson County fiber providers. Federated Rural Electric 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
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 Minnesota?
Fiber internet speeds in Jackson County are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,895 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 76.49% 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
- Nobles County, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rock County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Faribault County, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Minnehaha County, SD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Freeborn County, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mower County, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McCook County, SD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hanson County, SD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Davison County, SD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Saguache County, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Garfield County, MT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gilliam County, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glascock County, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glasscock County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Golden Valley County, MT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Golden Valley County, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gosper County, NE: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gove County, KS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds