11 Best Internet Providers in Jackson County, KS
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Jackson County ISP Report Card | C |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 885 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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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.
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 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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
Brightspeed
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Giant Communications
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JBN Telephone Company
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rainbow
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Fiber
Above are the top 4 providers in Jackson County, KS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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, KS?
Giant Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Jackson County based on 20 Kansas customer reviews, and Giant Communications 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, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Jackson County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Jackson County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Jackson County Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) |  (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| JBN Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| rainbow | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 20 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Giant Communications is the best internet service provider for Jackson County residents. Giant Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.20 out of 5 stars and 36.9% coverage in Jackson County.
At a national level, based on 1333 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Giant Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Jackson County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
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 AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, rainbow 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| rainbow | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| JBN Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Giant Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 700 Mbps | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| KwiKom Communications | 60 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Jackson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Jackson County Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Giant Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| JBN Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| rainbow | (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 rainbow. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Jackson County?
Kansas customers rate Mercury Broadband 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.
Mercury Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Giant Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Jackson County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Jackson County, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Jackson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Jackson County Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Giant Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (10) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Kansas Broadband Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| JBN Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| rainbow | (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 Kansas and nation.
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Jackson County | Kansas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Jackson County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 50.39% | 81.05% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 885 Mbps | 4,189 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Jackson County. | 5.1 | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 8% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 95% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 58% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 59% | 74% | 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 C, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Jackson County is high with a score of 46 / 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.
88% of Jackson County households have an internet connection despite having 98.56% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number 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?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 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 2.6, which is larger than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Jackson County's average household income is $71,887 which is about average for the Kansas average of $83,621 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Jackson County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Kansas 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 about average when it comes to technological engagement. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% 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?
Brightspeed Fiber in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
26.4%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,997 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 26.4% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,997 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Giant Communications Fiber in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
22.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Giant Communications offers Fiber service to 22.3% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Giant Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
JBN Telephone Company Fiber in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
JBN Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, JBN Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
rainbow Fiber in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
rainbow offers Fiber service to 4.1% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, rainbow Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?
Giant Communications Cable in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
32.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Giant Communications offers Cable service to 32.5% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Giant Communications Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?
Brightspeed DSL in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
75.4%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 75.4% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 56 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
JBN Telephone Company DSL in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
JBN Telephone Company offers DSL service to 1.7% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, JBN Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 1.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
82.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.4% 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 52 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.6% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Giant Communications Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
64.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Giant Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.0% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Giant Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
36.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.9% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
36.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.9% 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 38 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Kansas Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
Kansas Broadband Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.2% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Kansas Broadband Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
404 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.7% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 404 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 700 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 300, with an average of 132 Mbps throughout the county.
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
JBN Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, KS
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
JBN Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, JBN Telephone Company Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
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 Giant Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be rainbow. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Jackson County is Mercury Broadband.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Brightspeed 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 C ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100