Who is our top ranked provider in Jefferson PA? [Updated]

Jefferson, PA High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Jefferson, Pennsylvania and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Jefferson:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II	Cable	1000 Mbps	53 Mbps	70.4%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	Windstream	DSL	100 Mbps	25 Mbps	25.9%

Jefferson PA Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Jefferson compare to Butler County? The average speed in Jefferson is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Butler County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Pennsylvania average of 30.95 Mbps.

Jefferson Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Jefferson is 7.19 Mbps. This is 25.8% slower than the average in Pennsylvania and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Jefferson is 26.1% faster than the Butler County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Jefferson is 7.19 Mbps. This is 0.7% faster than the Butler County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 97.0% of Butler County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 9.4% of Butler County residents
The average internet download speed in Butler County is 25.62 Mbps based upon 242448 samples taken in the past year

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Jefferson residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II as the top provider for Jefferson, Pennsylvania.

How do the internet speeds in Jefferson compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Click through to see how the Jefferson broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Biglerville, Dale, Emigsville, Meridian, Newville, Point Marion, Stiles

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Jefferson, Pennsylvania?

The following zip codes were used: 15021, 15312, 15344, 15438, 15442, 15466, 15473, 15477, 15501, 15502, 15622, 16002, 16023, 16055, 16056, 16137, 16148, 16150, 17032, 17311, 17362, 18403, 18436, 18444, 19506 and 19567

Who has the fastest internet service in Jefferson?

Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Jefferson.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Jefferson - Windstream.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

Jefferson Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.