In Jackson County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 98.08% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 738 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.
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5 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
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 maps for all providers in Jackson County
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Internet service is available in 98.08% of Jackson County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Golden West Telecommunications. Now you can call companies in Jackson County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Jackson County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Jackson County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Jackson County home can get up to 738 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 70.78% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.38% 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.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Jackson County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Jackson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Jackson County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Jackson County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Jackson County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Jackson County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Jackson County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Jackson County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Jackson County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Jackson County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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 Fiber in Jackson County, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 70.78%, or 1,986 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jackson County area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Jackson County.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from Golden West 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
Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jackson County fiber providers. Golden West 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
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.
Show all download speeds
- 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
Golden West Telecommunications Cable in Jackson County, SD
Golden West Telecommunications cable coverage
About 27.30%, or 766 people, have Golden West Telecommunications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south Jackson County area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Jackson County.
Golden West Telecommunications cable download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Jackson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications cable upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jackson County cable providers. Golden West 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 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 52.74%, or 1,480 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, east, northeast, southeast, central, north, and northwest Jackson County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Jackson County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Jackson County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 45.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 54.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Jackson County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 45.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 54.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, SD
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 3.85%, or 108 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, east, and west Jackson County area. Verizon 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.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Jackson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jackson County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jackson County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Jackson County Internet 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 internet in Jackson County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Jackson County are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 738 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 98.08% in Jackson County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Custer County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brule County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aurora County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Davison County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hanson County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McCook County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Minnehaha County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rock County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nobles County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- San Miguel County, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sioux County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sioux County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra County, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherman County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherman County, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sherman County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherman County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sheridan County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds