In Jones County there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.78% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Jones 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 Jones County are not shown.
Jones 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
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Internet service is available in 99.78% of Jones 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 Jones County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Jones County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Jones County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Jones County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.78% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Jones County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Jones 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 99.78% of Jones County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Jones County homes.
Internet Market Health in Jones County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Jones 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 Jones County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Jones 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, Jones County homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, 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 similar. Jones County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Jones County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Jones County, along with details on where in Jones County and at what speeds.
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Jones County, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 99.78%, or 915 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jones County area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Jones County.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jones County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jones County. The fastest plan anyone in Jones County can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Jones 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 Jones 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 Jones 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 Jones 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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Jones County, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 2.94%, or 27 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, northeast, and southeast Jones County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Jones County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jones County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jones County. The fastest plan anyone in Jones County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Jones County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jones County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Jones County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jones County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Jones County, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 2.94%, or 27 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, northeast, and southeast Jones County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Jones County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jones County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jones County. The fastest plan anyone in Jones County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Jones County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jones County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Jones County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jones County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jones County, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.53%, or 14 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Jones 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 very small piece of Jones County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jones County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jones County. The fastest plan anyone in Jones County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Jones County 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 Jones 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Jones County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jones County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Jones County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Jones County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Jones County compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Jones County are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 99.78% in Jones County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Jones 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
- Lyman County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brule County, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Davison County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Custer County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Weston County, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pipestone County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Murray County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cottonwood County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Watonwan County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Houston County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Union County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carson County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carter County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carter County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Castro County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Catahoula Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Catron County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cavalier County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds