In Jackson County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 98.83% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,452 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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11 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
Availability maps for all providers in Jackson County
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Internet service is available in 98.83% 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 Frontier. 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 4,452 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 21.31% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% 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 northwest parts of Jackson County, and slower in the northeast 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 71.36% of Jackson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 15.70% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.90%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.87%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.17% 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: 4.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.4 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Jackson County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 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 fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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 8 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 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.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Jackson County, WV
Frontier fiber coverage
About 70.88%, or 19,697 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jackson County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Jackson County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Jackson County customers is up to 5,601 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 30.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 69.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jackson County fiber providers. Frontier 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 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 5,601 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 69.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
CAS Cable Cable in Jackson County, WV
CAS Cable cable coverage
About 66.29%, or 18,422 people, have CAS Cable cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jackson County area. CAS Cable is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Jackson County.
CAS Cable cable download speeds
CAS Cable is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, CAS Cable cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from CAS Cable goes up to 3,000 Mbps, and all Jackson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 3,000.0 Mbps
CAS Cable cable upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for CAS Cable cable. Compared to other ISPs, CAS Cable is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jackson County cable providers. CAS Cable offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jackson County is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Jackson County, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 41.23%, or 11,459 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jackson County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Jackson County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Jackson County customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 4.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 87.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jackson County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 87.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Jackson County, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 40.28%, or 11,193 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, south, central, north, southeast, east, and west Jackson County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Jackson County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Jackson County customers is up to 925 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Jackson County cable providers. Optimum 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 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Optimum customers can get speeds up to 34 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Jackson County, WV
XFINITY cable coverage
About 1.03%, or 286 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, west, east, and northeast Jackson County area. XFINITY 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.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Jackson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Jackson County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jackson County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, WV
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.07%, or 24,754 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire 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 most 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 below average. 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 66 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 45.7% 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 above average 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 45.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, WV
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 74.25%, or 20,634 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jackson County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Jackson County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from EarthLink 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 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Jackson County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
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- 3.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, WV
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 74.25%, or 20,634 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jackson County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Jackson County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from AT&T 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 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Jackson County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, WV
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 15.49%, or 4,306 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jackson County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Jackson County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below 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
New Era Broadband Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, WV
New Era Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 4.55%, or 1,265 people, have New Era Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and west Jackson County area. New Era Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Jackson County.
New Era Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
New Era Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, New Era Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Jackson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson County can order from New Era Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Jackson County customers is up to 21 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
New Era Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jackson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for New Era Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, New Era Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Jackson County fixed wireless providers. New Era Broadband offers 3 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 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, New Era Broadband customers can get speeds up to 5.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 1.0 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 West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Jackson County are faster versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 4,452 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 98.83% 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
- Mason County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roane County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gallia County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gilmer County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scioto County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upshur County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Franklin Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ste. Genevieve County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spencer County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spencer County, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southampton County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smith County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grayson County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- George County, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Freeborn County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds