In Jefferson County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.30% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 728 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
8 Internet Service Providers in Jefferson County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Jefferson County are not shown.
Jefferson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Jefferson County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.30% of Jefferson County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is T-Mobile. Call one of the companies with service in Jefferson County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Jefferson County.
How fast are internet speeds in Jefferson County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Jefferson County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Jefferson County home can get up to 728 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 69.52% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Jefferson County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Jefferson County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Jefferson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Jefferson County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.60% of Jefferson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 85.80% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 7.36%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.53%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Jefferson County homes.
Internet Market Health in Jefferson County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Jefferson County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Jefferson County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Jefferson County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Jefferson County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Jefferson County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Jefferson County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Jefferson County, along with details on where in Jefferson County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Jefferson County, OH
XFINITY cable coverage
About 69.52%, or 48,462 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jefferson County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Jefferson County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Jefferson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Jefferson County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Jefferson County, OH
AT&T DSL coverage
About 53.65%, or 37,402 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, northeast, southeast, north, south, west, and northwest Jefferson County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Jefferson County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the slowest. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Jefferson County customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 12.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 32.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 20.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Jefferson County DSL providers. AT&T offers 8 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 52.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 31.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.3 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Jefferson County, OH
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 31.50%, or 21,955 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, south, north, southeast, northeast, west, and central Jefferson County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Jefferson County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Jefferson County customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 23.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 22.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Jefferson County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
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- 23.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 41.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 0.1 Mbps
Jefferson County Cable TV Cable in Jefferson County, OH
Jefferson County Cable TV cable coverage
About 26.09%, or 18,185 people, have Jefferson County Cable TV cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, south, southwest, west, east, and central Jefferson County area. Jefferson County Cable TV is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Jefferson County.
Jefferson County Cable TV cable download speeds
Jefferson County Cable TV is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Jefferson County Cable TV cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from Jefferson County Cable TV goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Jefferson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Jefferson County Cable TV cable upload speeds
In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Jefferson County Cable TV cable. Compared to other ISPs, Jefferson County Cable TV is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Jefferson County cable providers. Jefferson County Cable TV offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Jefferson County, OH
Windstream DSL coverage
About 2.90%, or 2,024 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, south, and central Jefferson County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Jefferson County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 4.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Jefferson County customers is up to 110 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 31.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jefferson County DSL providers. Windstream offers 13 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 101 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 38.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
MCTV Fiber in Jefferson County, OH
MCTV fiber coverage
About 2.82%, or 1,966 people, have MCTV fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and south Jefferson County area. MCTV is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Jefferson County.
MCTV fiber download speeds
MCTV is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MCTV fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from MCTV goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Jefferson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
MCTV fiber upload speeds
In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for MCTV fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MCTV is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Jefferson County fiber providers. MCTV offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Jefferson County, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 80.39%, or 56,037 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jefferson County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Jefferson County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Jefferson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Jefferson County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Access Ohio Valley Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, OH
Access Ohio Valley fixed wireless coverage
About 42.63%, or 29,717 people, have Access Ohio Valley fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, southwest, northwest, south, southeast, northeast, and west Jefferson County area. Access Ohio Valley is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Jefferson County.
Access Ohio Valley fixed wireless download speeds
Access Ohio Valley is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Access Ohio Valley fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from Access Ohio Valley goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Jefferson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Access Ohio Valley fixed wireless upload speeds
In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Access Ohio Valley fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Access Ohio Valley is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Jefferson County fixed wireless providers. Access Ohio Valley offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Jefferson County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Jefferson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Jefferson County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Internet speeds in Jefferson County are comparable versus the average speeds in Ohio: 902 Mbps in Ohio versus 728 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Ohio is 99.83% versus 99.30% in Jefferson County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Jefferson County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Brooke County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hancock County, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harrison County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio County, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbiana County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Beaver County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Belmont County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Catoosa County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harrison County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Forks County, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Williamson County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allegany County, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Klamath County, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rutherford County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds