There are many internet service providers (ISP's) in Jackson County, Texas that provide internet services. You can use this page as a guide to shop for what provider and plan works best for you.
Speed. The FCC's guidelines for ideal download speeds, based on usage:
Basic (email, browsing, basic video, VoIP, Internet radio on one or two devices)
3 to 8 Mbps
Medium (Basic + 1 high-demand app like streaming HD video, video conferencing, gaming, telecommuting)
12 to 25 Mbps
Advanced (Basic + more than one high-demand app running at the same time)
25 Mbps+
Data. When deciding whether to have unlimited internet data or how limited it will be, keep this in mind. Xfinity Internet customers' median monthly data usage was 368 GB during the past six months (June 2022). The biggest use is streaming (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc), video calls (Zoom, Teams, FaceTime), downloading large files, and music streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora).
Updated 2/9/23
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Who do you use? (Help others decide)
JEC
TISD
AT&T
Sparklight
How do you want internet?
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Residential - Fiber/DSL [^ Back to the top ^]
List of providers offering internet for homes, provided by wire. This list is for internet transmitted through a wire from the provider's equipment to your home. The wire can be either Fiber (newer) or DSL (older). Of the 2, internet from Fiber is all around much faster and better uptime/reliability than DSL.
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JEC - Jackson Electric Cooperative
Method: Fiber Usage Limits: Unlimited (361) 771-4444 Website Monthly Plans & Prices 50Mbps Download / 10Mbps Upload - $39.99 100Mbps Download / 25Mbps Upload - $49.99 250Mbps Download / 50Mbps Upload - $79.99 1,000Mbps Download / 100Mbps Upload - $119.99
Installation Fee: $99
Plans also available: Residential Wireless, Business, Custom.
La Ward Communications
Method: V/DSL and Fiber Usage Limits: Unlimited (361) 872-2211 Website Monthly Plans & Prices - Fiber 50Mbps Download / 50Mbps Upload - $69.95 100Mbps Download / 50Mbps Upload - $89.95 250Mbps Download / 50Mbps Upload - $114.95 1,000Mbps Download / 500Mbps Upload - $199.95
Monthly Plans & Prices - V/DSL 10Mbps Download / 1Mbps Upload - $72.95 20Mbps Download / 1Mbps Upload - $89.95 30Mbps Download / 3Mbps Upload - $99.95 ​
Installation Fee: starts at $255 (includes burying cable to building) Plans also available: Business.
YK Communications
Method: Fiber Usage Limits: Unlimited (361) 771-3334 Website ​ Monthly Plans & Prices 50Mbps Download / 50Mbps Upload - $70 100Mbps Download / 50Mbps Upload - $90 500Mbps Download / 500Mbps Upload - $140 1,000Mbps Download / 1000Mbps Upload - $300 ​
Installation Fee: starts at $67 Plans also available: Business.
Sparklight
​Method: Fiber Usage Limits: Limited (Add $40/month for Unlimited)
No Contract. (877) 687-1322 Website Monthly Plans & Prices 200Mbps Download / 20Mbps Upload / 700GB Limit - $65 300Mbps Download / 30Mbps Upload / 1,200GB Limit- $80 500Mbps Download / 40Mbps Upload / 1,500GB Limit- $90 940Mbps Download / 50Mbps Upload / "Unlimited" (may slow after 5TB used) - $110 ​ Installation Fee $99
Plans also available: Business.
AT&T
Method: DSL/Fiber
Usage Limits: 1TB (866) 861-6075 Website
Monthly Plans & Prices (Price and speed depends on your address) 18Mbps Download / ??Mbps Upload - $70 ​
Installation Fee: up to $99 Plans also available: Business.
Residential - Wireless [^ Back to the top ^]
List of providers offering internet for homes, provided wirelessly. This list is for internet transmitted wirelessly to from the provider's equipment to your home. It can be from either a satellite or wireless tower (similar to a cell tower). Of the 2, internet from a wireless tower will usually have a better connection, in terms of ping and reliability, than satellite. However, download speed and upload speeds may be better on either, look at the list below to see.
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JEC - Jackson Electric Cooperative
Method: Wireless Tower Usage Limits: Unlimited (361) 771-4444 Website Monthly Plans & Prices 5Mbps Download / 1Mbps Upload - $49 10Mbps Download / 2Mbps Upload - $79 15Mbps Download / 3Mbps Upload - $119 25Mbps Download / 5Mbps Upload - $129 ​ Installation Fee: $99
Plans also available: Residential Fiber, Business, Custom.
TISD
Method: Wireless Tower Usage Limits: Unlimited
No Contract. (361) 573-1102 Website Monthly Plans & Prices 5Mbps Download / 1Mbps Upload - $49.99 10Mbps Download / 2Mbps Upload - $64.99 15Mbps Download / 3Mbps Upload - $79.99 25Mbps Download / 5Mbps Upload - $99.99 50Mbps Download / 5Mbps Upload - $129.99
Mandatory Equipment Fee: $10/month Installation Fee: $99.95 ​Plans also available: Business and 24-Month Commitment Discount.
Starlink (From SpaceX)
Method: Satellite Usage Limits: Unlimited
No Contract. Website ​ Monthly Plans & Prices 50-200Mbps Download /10-20Mbps Upload - $110 With 10-20ms Latency/Ping. ​ Equipment Fee: Over $700. You must install this yourself, or hire someone. And you must have a good clear view of the sky for this to work.
Alternate Equipment & Plans: Business and RV.
Resound
Method: Satellite Usage Limits: Unlimited (800) 806-1719 Website Monthly Plans & Prices 10Mbps Download / 2Mbps Upload - $39.99 25Mbps Download / 3Mbps Upload - $59.99 50Mbps Download / 5Mbps Upload - $79.99 100Mbps Download / 10Mbps Upload - $99.99
Installation Fee: Free with 1-year contract. ​Plans also available: Business and custom.
Other Providers Coming Soon to this list:
HughesNet (844) 737-2700 Website ​ Viasat (844) 708-0446 Website ​ Earthlink (866) 383-3080 Website
Business [^ Back to the top ^]
List of providers offering internet for businesses.
(Coming Soon)
Mobile (Cellular Standalone Hotspot devices) [^ Back to the top ^]
List of providers offering mobile or cellular services from a standalone (dedicated/independent) hotspot device in your area.
AT&T
Method: 5G
Usage Limits: Limited Website ​ Monthly Plans & Prices DataConnect 50GB: $65
DataConnect 100GB: $100
Speeds
5G area:
37–120 Mbps Download / 5–22 Mbps Upload With 24-40ms Latency/Ping.
4G LTE area:
13–68 Mbps Download / 1–11 Mbps Upload With 28-45 ms Latency/Ping.
Activation Fee: up to $50
Plans also available: Business.
Verizon
Method: 5G
Usage Limits: Unlimited, with no data caps.
No Contract. Website ​ Monthly Plans & Prices LTE Home Internet: $60
25-50 Mbps Download / About 4 Mbps Upload
5G Home: $60
(If you're in a 5G area)
85-300 Mbps Download / About 10 Mbps Upload
(If you're in a 4G LTE area)
Up to 70 Mbps Download / Probably 4 Mbps Upload
5G Home Plus: $80
(If you're in a high-band area)
300-1,000 Mbps Download / About 50 Mbps Upload (If you're in a mid-band area, same speed as 5G Home, but there's additional plan perks)
85-300 Mbps Download / About 10 Mbps Upload
(If you're in a 4G LTE area, same speed as 5G Home, but there's additional plan perks)
Probably 70 Mbps Download / Probably 4 Mbps Upload
Plans also available: Business.
T-Mobile
Method: 5G
Usage Limits: Unlimited, with no data caps.
No Contract. Website ​ Monthly Plans & Prices
5G Home Internet - $50
Speeds
In a 5G area:
33–182 Mbps Download / 8-25 Mbps Upload With 21–40 ms Latency/Ping.
In a 4G LTE area:
30-110 Mbps Download / 6-23 Mbps Upload With 24–40 ms Latency/Ping. ​ Equipment Fee $35.
Plans also available: Business.
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