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

Jefferson, IA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Jefferson, IA that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Jefferson by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Jefferson	Fiber	250 Mbps	25 Mbps	100.0%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	BTWI	wireless	30 Mbps	10 Mbps	22.5%

Jefferson IA 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 Greene County? The average speed in Jefferson is 50.36 Mbps which is faster than Greene County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Iowa average of 28.88 Mbps.

Jefferson Internet Access Facts

Fiber optic internet is available to 80.2% of Greene County residents
DSL internet is available to 98.7% of Jefferson residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Jefferson, IA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Jefferson is 74.4% faster than the average in Iowa and 55.4% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 17.5% of the Greene County population
The average internet download speed in Jefferson is 50.36 Mbps based upon 2912 measurements taken in the last 12 months

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 Jefferson as the top provider for Jefferson, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Jefferson?

Jefferson with a download speed of 250 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Jefferson.

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

The following zip codes were used: 50129

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

Click through to see how the Jefferson broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Charles City, Creston, Emmetsburg, Jewell Junction, Monroe, University Heights, Winfield

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.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Jefferson, Iowa?

Jefferson provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Jefferson.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Jefferson, IA residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

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.