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Internet Providers in Jackson, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Jackson, NC

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 48.1%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 81.5%
  • 4. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 25.8%
  • Fybe
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 17.1%
  • 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: 22.8%

Best Internet Providers in Jackson, NC

Brightspeed provides DSL internet to 81.50% of Jackson, North Carolina. They offer download speeds up to 80 Mbps, starting at $50 per month. While adequate for most browsing and streaming, these speeds may not suffice for large file downloads or ultra-HD streaming. Nonetheless, Brightspeed's wide coverage makes it a solid choice for many residents.

Viasat Internet uses satellite technology to cover 100% of Jackson. They offer speeds up to 150 Mbps, but at a steep starting price of $199.99 per month. This service is essential in areas lacking other internet options, thanks to satellite's ability to reach everywhere in town. Though Viasat connects everyone, the high cost could be a barrier for some households. With limited alternatives like DSL or fixed wireless, many residents might depend on satellite providers like Viasat to stay online.

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
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
25.840000000000003%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Fybe
48.120000000000005%

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Provider Connection Types in Jackson, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Jackson, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
30.830000000000002%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
45.87%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
7.99%

List of Internet Providers in Jackson, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 80 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Fybe Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Jackson, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Fybe $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, 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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