Best Internet Providers in Jackson County, MN
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Jackson County, MN
Jackson County has 13 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.
Ranks compare Jackson County with the 87 Minnesota counties.
The Best Internet in Jackson County, MN at a Glance
Jackson County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Southwest Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Federated Rural Electric
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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.
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, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Jackson County based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Jackson County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 49.84% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Jackson County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Jackson County
- Southwest Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Federated Rural Electric - fiber coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- Federated Rural Electric - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- MVTV Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How Jackson County Compares to the Rest of Minnesota
Jackson County's report card score is tied 23rd of 87 and its connectivity index is tied 61st of 87.
| Measure | Jackson County | Rank among Minnesota counties | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 78.8% | 32nd of 87 | 68.5% | 71.5% | Lac qui Parle County and Red Lake County (99.8%) |
| Average top speed | 1,598 Mbps | 41st of 87 | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Red Lake County (6,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | Tied 20th of 87 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Olmsted County (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 58th of 87 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Scott County and Sherburne County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 46th of 87 | 18% | 15% | Hennepin County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 50th of 87 | 96% | 96% | Carver County and Cook County and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 26th of 87 | 92% | 91% | Scott County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | Tied 57th of 87 | 77% | 76% | Dakota County and Washington County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 52nd of 87 | 83% | 81% | Carver County (91%) |
| Median household income | $81,086 | 29th of 87 | $99,636 | $93,246 | Carver County ($138,183) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 39th of 87 | 16% | 16% | Blue Earth County (25%) |
Fiber reaches 78.8% of homes in Jackson County, against 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Jackson County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,086 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Jackson County Compares to Its Neighbors
Jackson County has 7 neighbors, 3 of them in Iowa. Among them, Dickinson County, IA has the most homes with fiber (98.6%) and Martin County the fewest (27.6%); Jackson County has 78.8%.
Map of Jackson County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Jackson County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County (this page) | 9,989 | 78.8% | 1,598 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 45/100 |
| Nobles County | 22,290 | 64.4% | 2,689 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 51/100 |
| Martin County | 20,025 | 27.6% | 1,207 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 37/100 |
| Dickinson County, IA | 17,703 | 98.6% | 1,214 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Cottonwood County | 11,517 | 56.4% | 991 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Watonwan County | 11,253 | 41.4% | 1,355 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Emmet County, IA | 9,388 | 96.6% | 1,034 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Osceola County, IA | 6,192 | 76.4% | 997 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 34/100 |
Internet in Jackson County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 81.8% of homes in 56143 (Jackson) to 89.0% in 56137 (Heron Lake). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Jackson County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 3,984 | 90.6% | 1,844 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 54/100 |
| Lakefield | 2,648 | 86.7% | 1,705 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Round Lake | 917 | 64.3% | 1,311 Mbps | 5 | C | 50/100 |
| Heron Lake | 888 | 96.4% | 1,721 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 47/100 |
| Okabena | 545 | 88.3% | 1,570 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 49/100 |
| Alpha | 447 | 0.0% | 747 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 31/100 |
| Wilder | 341 | 33.7% | 652 Mbps | 7 | C | 35/100 |
| Petersburg | 317 | 3.8% | 437 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 30/100 |
ZIP codes in Jackson County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56143 (Jackson) | 4,480 | 81.8% | 1,716 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 51/100 |
| 56150 (Lakefield) | 2,735 | 84.3% | 1,675 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 44/100 |
| 56137 (Heron Lake) | 1,054 | 89.0% | 1,550 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 46/100 |
| 56167 (Round Lake) | 603 | 80.4% | 1,663 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 52/100 |
| 56111 (Alpha) | 406 | 0.7% | 613 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 29/100 |
| 56161 (Okabena) | 354 | 100.0% | 1,766 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Jackson County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Midco. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Southwest Broadband 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
| Southwest Broadband | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Federated Rural Electric | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Midco | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| MVTV Wireless | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Jackson County Internet Providers
Based on 34 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Jackson County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 38.0% coverage in Jackson County.
At a national level, based on 2659 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Jackson County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Jackson County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Jackson County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) |  (342) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) |  (36) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Jackson County
Based on data reported by Jackson County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Southwest Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Jackson County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Jackson County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Jackson County?
Of the providers in Jackson County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Jackson County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Minnesota or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.75 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Jackson County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Jackson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Jackson County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southwest Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Jackson County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?
Southwest Broadband Fiber in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
68.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Southwest Broadband offers Fiber service to 68.5% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Southwest Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Federated Rural Electric Fiber in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
12.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Federated Rural Electric offers Fiber service to 12.1% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Federated Rural Electric Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 128 Mbps throughout the county.
Midco Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Federated Rural Electric Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Federated Rural Electric offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.6% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Federated Rural Electric Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
66.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
268 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.9% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 268 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
54.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.1% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
49.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.8% 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 39 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.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
40.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
991 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.2% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 991 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 990 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
38.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.0% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
38.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.0% 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 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
MVTV Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.3% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Jackson County, MN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?
CenturyLink DSL in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 51.2% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Jackson County, MN
Availability:
29.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 29.6% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
Customer Reviews
A St. Paul, MN Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 06, 2026 A Minneapolis, MN Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
May 16, 2026 A Newfolden, MN Customer
Wiktel Fiber
May 09, 2026 A Burnsville, MN Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 15, 2026 I am currently on a promotional rate at $58/month. In a few months, I expect Xfinity to raise my rate significantly, in which case I will be extremely unsatisfied. Currently I am very happy with my rate and I get quality internet in return. I have had very few outages and have not even needed to reach out to customer support in the 20 months that I have been a customer.
Scott G
XFINITY Cable
April 13, 2026 I've had some frustration with Comcast in terms of their pricing. I've been a customer for about five years and they regularly raise their rates. As far as I can tell, these rate changes happen arbitrarily and without notice. Though the service has been good and consistent, I feel like they're just incrementally up-charging their customers. They likely feel they can get away with it since there are not many other competing internet providers in the area, and the one who do exist don't have the same infrastructure as Comcast does.
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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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Southwest Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Jackson County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Federated Rural Electric has the broadest coverage in Jackson County, available to 93.2% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.