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21 Best Internet Providers in Jackson County, IA

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Jackson County ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Jackson County ISP Report Card B
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 975 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 21
Customer review count Real Jackson County Customer Ratings 0

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

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This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Jackson County has 21 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Jackson County.

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Jackson County has 21 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Jackson County.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Mediacom

Mediacom logo

Availability:

42.7%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(91)

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1-844-490-5828 Price: $14.99 - $140.00 / mo.

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Cable

42.7%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.0 of 5 stars

(71)

Centurylink

Centurylink logo

Availability:

39.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(176)

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1-844-526-6307 Price: $50.00 - $75.00 / mo.

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DSL

39.1%

22 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(101)

BLB Communications

BLB Communications logo

Availability:

33.8%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $59.95 / mo.

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Fiber

33.8%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative logo

Availability:

28.2%

Customer Rating:

4.7 of 5 stars

(3)

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Price: Starting at $59.95 / mo.

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Fiber

28.2%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.7 of 5 stars

(3)

Above are the top 4 providers in Jackson County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.


Windstream

Windstream logo

Availability:

21.9%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(97)

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1-833-330-3395 Price: $39.99 - $99.99 / mo.

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Fiber

2.8%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

DSL

21.9%

92 Mbps

200 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(50)

City of Bellevue

City of Bellevue logo

Availability:

16.3%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Fiber

16.3%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

La Motte Telephone Company

La Motte Telephone Company logo

Availability:

30.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $49.95 / mo.

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Fiber

14.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Fixed Wireless

18.5%

500 Mbps

500 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Preston Telephone Company

Preston Telephone Company logo

Availability:

10.6%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $59.95 / mo.

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Fiber

10.6%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Miles Telephone

Miles Telephone logo

Availability:

4.6%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $49.95 / mo.

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Fiber

4.6%

997 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Bernard Telephone & Communications

Bernard Telephone & Communications logo

Availability:

44.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $35.00 / mo.

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Fiber

3.8%

500 Mbps

500 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Fixed Wireless

40.9%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company

Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company logo

Availability:

3.5%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Fiber

3.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Cascade Communications

Cascade Communications logo

Availability:

2.9%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $57.95 / mo.

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Fiber

2.9%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

2.0%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $54.95 / mo.

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Fixed Wireless

2.0%

98 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

US Cellular

US Cellular logo

Availability:

95.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(18)

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Price: $49.99 - $69.99 / mo.

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Fixed Wireless

95.6%

43 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(14)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

82.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

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Fixed Wireless

82.5%

49 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

48.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(14)

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Price: $60.00 - $115.00 / mo.

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Fixed Wireless

48.6%

551 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Comelec Internet Services

Comelec Internet Services logo

Availability:

45.8%

Customer Rating:

4.7 of 5 stars

(3)

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Fixed Wireless

45.8%

51 Mbps

265 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

34.7%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(811)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $49.99 - $89.99 / mo.

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Fixed Wireless

34.7%

300 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(170)

Sand Prarie

Sand Prarie logo

Availability:

12.4%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $59.99 / mo.

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Fixed Wireless

12.4%

10 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

JCWIFI.com

JCWIFI.com logo

Availability:

7.7%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: Starting at $24.95 / mo.

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Fixed Wireless

7.7%

200 Mbps

200 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

2.0%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(1,051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: $65.00 - $90.00 / mo.

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Fixed Wireless

2.0%

98 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(164)

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Jackson County residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Jackson County ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Jackson County, IA?

Comelec Internet Services is the highest-rated internet provider in Jackson County based on 52 Iowa customer reviews, and Comelec Internet Services has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Jackson County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Jackson County


Comelec Internet Services5.004.56
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative4.674.65
Verizon4.503.82
Windstream4.333.31
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Jackson County Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeJackson County OverallIowa OverallNational OverallFor Service
Comelec Internet Services (0) (2) (3)View Plans
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative (0) (3) (3)View Plans
Verizon (0) (4) (723)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (3) (15)View Plans
Windstream (0) (3) (87)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (284)View Plans
AT&T (0) (1) (924)View Plans
Mediacom (0) (20) (84)View Plans
Centurylink (0) (10) (163)View Plans
Nextlink (0) (1) (14)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
JCWIFI.com (0) (0) (1)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Sand Prarie (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Bernard Telephone & Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans
La Motte Telephone Company (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Miles Telephone (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Cascade Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Preston Telephone Company (0) (0) (0)View Plans
City of Bellevue (0) (0) (0)View Plans
BLB Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 52 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Comelec Internet Services is the best internet service provider for Jackson County residents. Comelec Internet Services was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 28.2% coverage in Jackson County.

At a national level, based on 2342 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Comelec Internet Services is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.56 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Jackson County?

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Jackson County, IA map of internet availability

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Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Jackson County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom, BLB Communications, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, City of Bellevue, Preston Telephone Company, Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company, and Cascade Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Jackson County

Max Advertised Speed in Jackson County, IA


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Cascade Communications1,000 Mbps
Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company1,000 Mbps
Miles Telephone1,000 Mbps
Preston Telephone Company1,000 Mbps
City of Bellevue1,000 Mbps
Windstream1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative1,000 Mbps
La Motte Telephone Company1,000 Mbps
BLB Communications1,000 Mbps
Mediacom1,000 Mbps
Nextlink1,000 Mbps
Bernard Telephone & Communications500 Mbps
Verizon300 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services265 Mbps
JCWIFI.com200 Mbps
EarthLink100 Mbps
AT&T100 Mbps
Centurylink100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
US Cellular100 Mbps
Sand Prarie25 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Jackson County


Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative5.005.00
Comelec Internet Services5.004.56
Windstream4.673.41
US Cellular4.673.26
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  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeJackson County SpeedIowa SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Comelec Internet Services (0) (2) (3)View Plans
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative (0) (3) (3)View Plans
Windstream (0) (3) (87)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (3) (15)View Plans
Verizon (0) (4) (723)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (284)View Plans
AT&T (0) (1) (924)View Plans
Mediacom (0) (20) (84)View Plans
Centurylink (0) (10) (163)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Nextlink (0) (1) (14)View Plans
JCWIFI.com (0) (0) (1)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Sand Prarie (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Bernard Telephone & Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans
La Motte Telephone Company (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Miles Telephone (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Cascade Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Preston Telephone Company (0) (0) (0)View Plans
City of Bellevue (0) (0) (0)View Plans
BLB Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on data reported by Jackson County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom, BLB Communications, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, City of Bellevue, Preston Telephone Company, Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company, and Cascade Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Jackson County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. This indicates Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Jackson County?

Iowa customers rate Comelec Internet Services as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Comelec Internet Services received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Jackson County customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Jackson County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Jackson County


Comelec Internet Services5.005.00
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative4.674.71
T-Mobile Home Internet4.004.11
US Cellular4.003.71
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  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeJackson County AffordabilityIowa AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
Comelec Internet Services (0) (2) (3)View Plans
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative (0) (3) (3)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (3) (15)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (284)View Plans
Verizon (0) (4) (723)View Plans
Windstream (0) (3) (87)View Plans
AT&T (0) (1) (924)View Plans
Centurylink (0) (10) (163)View Plans
Mediacom (0) (20) (84)View Plans
Nextlink (0) (1) (14)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
JCWIFI.com (0) (0) (1)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Sand Prarie (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Bernard Telephone & Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans
La Motte Telephone Company (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Miles Telephone (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Cascade Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Preston Telephone Company (0) (0) (0)View Plans
City of Bellevue (0) (0) (0)View Plans
BLB Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Jackson County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Jackson County below, including the metrics used and how Jackson County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Jackson County ISP Report Card: B
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Jackson County Iowa USA
97.97% 78.64% 67.25%
975 Mbps 2,759 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
6.2 7.3 6.8

 

Jackson County Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
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Jackson County Iowa USA
2.3 2.4 2.7
10% 11% 14%
89% 94% 95%
85% 88% 90%
71% 71% 75%
71% 71% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Jackson County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Jackson County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Jackson County is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Jackson County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Jackson County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

85% of Jackson County households have an internet connection despite having 99.76% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A large amount of Jackson County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Jackson County?

Carroll County, IL

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
Jones County, IA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
Linn County, IA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
Ogle County, IL

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
Benton County, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
Boone County, IL

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
Tama County, IA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
McHenry County, IL

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
Marshall County, IA

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100

How Much Speed does a Jackson County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Jackson County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Jackson County's average household income is $70,740 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Jackson County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Jackson County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Jackson County households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?

BLB Communications Fiber in Jackson County, IA

BLB Communications logo

Availability:

33.8%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

BLB Communications offers Fiber service to 33.8% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, BLB Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for BLB Communications Fiber. BLB Communications Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from BLB Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in Jackson County, IA

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative logo

Availability:

28.2%

Customer Rating:

4.7 of 5 stars

(3)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 28.2% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative in terms of customer satisfaction.

City of Bellevue Fiber in Jackson County, IA

City of Bellevue logo

Availability:

16.3%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

City of Bellevue offers Fiber service to 16.3% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, City of Bellevue Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for City of Bellevue Fiber. City of Bellevue Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from City of Bellevue in terms of customer satisfaction.

La Motte Telephone Company Fiber in Jackson County, IA

La Motte Telephone Company logo

Availability:

14.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

La Motte Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 14.5% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, La Motte Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for La Motte Telephone Company Fiber. La Motte Telephone Company Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from La Motte Telephone Company in terms of customer satisfaction.

Preston Telephone Company Fiber in Jackson County, IA

Preston Telephone Company logo

Availability:

10.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Preston Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 10.6% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Preston Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 250 and as high as 250, with an average of 250 Mbps throughout the county. Preston Telephone Company Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Preston Telephone Company in terms of customer satisfaction.

Miles Telephone Fiber in Jackson County, IA

Miles Telephone logo

Availability:

4.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

997 Mbps

Miles Telephone offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Miles Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 997 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Miles Telephone Fiber. Miles Telephone Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Miles Telephone in terms of customer satisfaction.

Bernard Telephone & Communications Fiber in Jackson County, IA

Bernard Telephone & Communications logo

Availability:

3.8%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

500 Mbps

Bernard Telephone & Communications offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Bernard Telephone & Communications Fiber has speeds up to 500 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Bernard Telephone & Communications Fiber. Bernard Telephone & Communications Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Bernard Telephone & Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company Fiber in Jackson County, IA

Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company logo

Availability:

3.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company Fiber. Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company in terms of customer satisfaction.

Cascade Communications Fiber in Jackson County, IA

Cascade Communications logo

Availability:

2.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Cascade Communications offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Cascade Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Cascade Communications Fiber. Cascade Communications Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Cascade Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Windstream Fiber in Jackson County, IA

Windstream logo

Availability:

2.8%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Windstream offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?

Mediacom Cable in Jackson County, IA

Mediacom logo

Availability:

42.7%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(71)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Mediacom offers Cable service to 42.7% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?

Centurylink DSL in Jackson County, IA

Centurylink logo

Availability:

39.1%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(101)

Avg. Download Speed

22 Mbps

Centurylink offers DSL service to 39.1% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.0 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Windstream DSL in Jackson County, IA

Windstream logo

Availability:

21.9%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(50)

Avg. Download Speed

92 Mbps

Windstream offers DSL service to 21.9% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 52, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IA

US Cellular logo

Availability:

95.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

43 Mbps

US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.5 Mbps throughout the county. US Cellular Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from US Cellular in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

82.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

49 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.5% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.5 Mbps throughout the county. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IA

Nextlink logo

Availability:

48.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

551 Mbps

Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.6% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 551 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 491 Mbps throughout the county. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IA

Comelec Internet Services logo

Availability:

45.8%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

51 Mbps

Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.8% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 265 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 265, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the county. Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Comelec Internet Services in terms of customer satisfaction.

Bernard Telephone & Communications Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IA

Bernard Telephone & Communications logo

Availability:

40.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Bernard Telephone & Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.9% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Bernard Telephone & Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the county. Bernard Telephone & Communications Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Bernard Telephone & Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IA

Verizon logo

Availability:

34.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

300 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.7% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

La Motte Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IA

La Motte Telephone Company logo

Availability:

18.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

500 Mbps

La Motte Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.5% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, La Motte Telephone Company Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 500 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for La Motte Telephone Company Fixed Wireless. La Motte Telephone Company Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from La Motte Telephone Company in terms of customer satisfaction.

Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IA

Sand Prarie logo

Availability:

12.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Sand Prarie offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.4% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Sand Prarie in terms of customer satisfaction.

JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IA

JCWIFI.com logo

Availability:

7.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

200 Mbps

JCWIFI.com offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.7% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless. JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from JCWIFI.com in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IA

EarthLink logo

Availability:

2.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

98 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.0% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 98 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IA

AT&T logo

Availability:

2.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

98 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.0% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 98 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jackson County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Jackson County?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

  • The best all-around internet service provider in Jackson County is Comelec Internet Services.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom, BLB Communications, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, City of Bellevue, Preston Telephone Company, Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company, and Cascade Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Jackson County is Comelec Internet Services.
  • Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Jackson County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Jackson County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Jackson County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Jackson County's B ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Gooding County, ID

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
Sevier County, UT

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
Sevier County, AR

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
Sequatchie County, TN

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
Seminole County, OK

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
Screven County, GA

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
Scott County, VA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
Scott County, TN

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
Scott County, AR

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100

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