Who is our top ranked provider in Jackson SC? [Updated]

Best Jackson Internet Service Providers

Jackson, SC has a total of 4 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 4 internet service options in Jackson. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Jackson is Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	28.7%
2	Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	95.1%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Jackson SC Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Jackson which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Jackson compare to Aiken County? The average speed in Jackson is 18.34 Mbps which is slower than Aiken County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the South Carolina average of 28.67 Mbps.

Jackson Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 62.3% of Aiken County residents
Cable internet is available to 33.3% of the Jackson population
Fiber optic internet is available to 32.1% of Aiken County residents
DSL internet is available to 83.2% of Jackson residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Jackson, SC providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Jackson is 36% slower than the average in South Carolina and 43.4% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Jackson 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 Jackson, South Carolina.

Who has the fastest internet service in Jackson?

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

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Jackson, South Carolina?

The following zip codes were used: 29831

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Jackson internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Jackson compare to other cities in South Carolina?

Click through to see how the Jackson broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Blackville, Calhoun Falls, Folly Beach, Mccormick, Murrells Inlet, North Hartsville, South Sumter

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Jackson, South Carolina population.

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.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Jackson, South Carolina?

Frontier provides broadband internet service to 95.1% of Jackson.

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.

Jackson 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.