Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Jefferson County, IA


In Jefferson County there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 79.51% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,041 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 Jefferson County, IA.

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Jefferson County, IA Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Jefferson County

Lisco | Fiber

Availability:

62.35%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Liberty Communications | Fiber

Availability:

34.40%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

11.08%

Avg. Speed:

1,294 Mbps

Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) | Fiber

Availability:

6.45%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

KCTC | Fiber

Availability:

5.32%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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 Jefferson County are not shown.

 

Jefferson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Jefferson County is fiber internet available?

Jefferson County, IA map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 79.51% of Jefferson County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Lisco. Call one of the companies with service in Jefferson County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Jefferson County?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Jefferson County.

Jefferson County, IA map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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Fiber Internet Speed Key

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The average Jefferson County home can get up to 1,041 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 3.26% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 76.25% 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 Jefferson County.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Jefferson County, and slower in the central areas of the county.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Jefferson County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Jefferson County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.51% of Jefferson County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 2.23% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 1.30%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.89%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.08% of Jefferson County homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Jefferson County, along with details on where in Jefferson County and at what speeds.

Lisco Fiber in Jefferson County, IA

Lisco fiber coverage

About 62.35%, or 9,766 people, have Lisco fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jefferson County area. Lisco is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Jefferson County.

 

Lisco fiber download speeds

Lisco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lisco fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from Lisco goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Jefferson County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Lisco customers in Jefferson County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Lisco fiber upload speeds

In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lisco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lisco is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Jefferson County fiber providers. Lisco offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Lisco's Jefferson County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Liberty Communications Fiber in Jefferson County, IA

Liberty Communications fiber coverage

About 34.40%, or 5,388 people, have Liberty Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, north, east, northwest, west, southwest, and southeast Jefferson County area. Liberty Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Jefferson County.

 

Liberty Communications fiber download speeds

Liberty Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Liberty Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from Liberty Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Jefferson County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Liberty Communications customers in Jefferson County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Liberty Communications fiber upload speeds

In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Liberty Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Liberty Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Jefferson County fiber providers. Liberty Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Liberty Communications's Jefferson County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in Jefferson County, IA

Windstream fiber coverage

About 11.08%, or 1,735 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, southwest, west, east, northeast, and south Jefferson 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 Jefferson County.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County customers is up to 1,294 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Jefferson County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 29.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 70.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 1,294 Mbps.

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Windstream's Jefferson County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 29.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 70.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) Fiber in Jefferson County, IA

Farmers fiber coverage

About 6.45%, or 1,011 people, have Farmers fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, and northwest Jefferson County area. Farmers is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Jefferson County.

 

Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) fiber download speeds

Farmers is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Farmers fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from Farmers goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Jefferson County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) customers in Jefferson County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) fiber upload speeds

In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Farmers fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Farmers is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Jefferson County fiber providers. Farmers offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Farmers's Jefferson County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

KCTC Fiber in Jefferson County, IA

KCTC fiber coverage

About 5.32%, or 834 people, have KCTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northwest, northeast, east, and north Jefferson County area. KCTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Jefferson County.

 

KCTC fiber download speeds

KCTC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, KCTC fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from KCTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Jefferson County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to KCTC customers in Jefferson County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

KCTC fiber upload speeds

In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for KCTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, KCTC is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Jefferson County fiber providers. KCTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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KCTC's Jefferson County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Jefferson County Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Jefferson County or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Jefferson County compare to the rest of Iowa?

Fiber internet speeds in Jefferson County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,041 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 79.51% in Jefferson County.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Jefferson County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5255684.00%
5255715.96%
5256792.24%
5253393.26%
5253598.44%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5258069.33%
5263578.71%
5258563.74%
5254045.76%
5265199.84%

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