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Internet Providers in Jackson, Kentucky

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  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • AT&T
    • Thacker-Grigsby Telephone
    • TDS
    • Crystal Broadband
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Jackson, KY

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 3. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 39.6%
  • 4. Thacker-Grigsby Telephone
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 61.7%
  • 5. TDS
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 19.1%
  • Crystal Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 23.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 12.3%

Best Internet Providers in Jackson, KY

Thacker-Grigsby Telephone, a leading internet service provider in Jackson, delivers internet capabilities ideal for streaming or online gaming through a hybrid of cable and fiber connections. Their plans start at $44.95 per month, offering an attractive blend of quality and value. Despite only covering 61% of Jackson, Thacker-Grigsby make a compelling option for speed-hungry users inside the coverage zone who also require fiber access.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet caters to all of Jackson's residents with universal service coverage through satellite connection. Even though their maximum download speed of 30 Mbps falls behind Thacker-Grigsby, Viasat's wide-reaching coverage solidifies their position as a robust option for those out of primary providers' reach. Starting at $49.99 per month, Viasat guarantees internet access for every individual in Jackson. Accordingly, Thacker-Grigsby and Viasat address the city's internet connectivity needs, given that the whole city has access to satellite internet and 63% can access fiber connections.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
39.64%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Crystal Broadband
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Thacker-Grigsby Telephone
  • TDS
61.739999999999995%

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Provider Connection Types in Jackson, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Jackson, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
37.86%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
3.74%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
63.2%

List of Internet Providers in Jackson, KY

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Thacker-Grigsby Telephone Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
TDS DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Crystal Broadband Cable, Fiber 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Jackson, KY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $199.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Thacker-Grigsby Telephone $44.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
TDS Telecom $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Crystal Broadband Networks $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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