In Jackson there are 4 residential internet providers covering 88.01% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 104 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Jackson
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 are not shown.
Jackson 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
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Internet service is available in 88.01% of Jackson. 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 Windstream. Now you can call companies in Jackson with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Jackson?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Jackson.
Internet Speed Key
The average Jackson home can get up to 104 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 39.73% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 34.93% 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.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Jackson, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Jackson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Jackson you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Jackson homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 81.56%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.45%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 11.99% of Jackson homes.
Internet Market Health in Jackson
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Jackson 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 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Jackson internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Jackson homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Jackson internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 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 badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Jackson, along with details on where in Jackson and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Jackson, TX
Windstream DSL coverage
About 88.01%, or 587 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Jackson area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Jackson.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Jackson. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Jackson customers is up to 103 Mbps.
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- 45.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Jackson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jackson DSL providers. Windstream offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jackson is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 28 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.0% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jackson, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 17.09%, or 114 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, and south Jackson 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 small portion of Jackson.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jackson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jackson. The fastest plan anyone in Jackson can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Jackson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jackson 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jackson fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jackson is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Jackson Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Jackson or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Jackson compare to the rest of Texas?
Internet speeds in Jackson are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 104 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 88.01% in Jackson.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Jackson 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Joaquin, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- James, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Campti, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Logansport, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Paxton, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanley, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tenaha, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hunter, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Longstreet, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meldrum, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Arcadia, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Basom, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baldwin, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baggs, WY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aurelian Springs, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Athol, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Atalissa, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arvonia, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arnold, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds