In Jefferson County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 97.06% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 759 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.
5 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
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Jefferson County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 97.06% 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 Centurylink. 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 759 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 69.30% 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 0.90 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 north parts of Jefferson County, and slower in the northwest 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 24.55% of Jefferson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 60.84% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 8.76%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.91%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.94% 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: 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Jefferson County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 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 dsl, cable, fixed wireless, 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.
Centurylink DSL in Jefferson County, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 96.02%, or 28,682 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jefferson County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Jefferson County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 19 different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.90 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Jefferson County customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 1.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 21.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jefferson County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 17 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 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 27.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.6 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Cable in Jefferson County, WA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 85.39%, or 25,509 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Jefferson County area. Astound Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Jefferson County.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 250 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Jefferson County customers is up to 853 Mbps.
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- 80.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband cable upload speeds
In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jefferson County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband Fiber in Jefferson County, WA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 24.55%, or 7,334 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, north, northeast, and central Jefferson County area. Astound Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Jefferson County.
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from Astound Broadband 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
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Jefferson County fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Jefferson County, WA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 1.01%, or 303 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east Jefferson County area. Centurylink 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.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Jefferson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Jefferson County. The fastest plan anyone in Jefferson County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Jefferson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Jefferson County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Jefferson County fiber providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Jefferson County is up to 940 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Jefferson County, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 68.82%, or 20,558 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 the fastest. 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 the fastest 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
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 Washington?
Internet speeds in Jefferson County are comparable versus the average speeds in Washington: 921 Mbps in Washington versus 759 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Washington is 99.71% versus 97.06% 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
- Clallam County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kitsap County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Island County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mason County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Snohomish County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Juan County, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- King County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Skagit County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thurston County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Gallia County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Salinas Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Iberville Parish, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lumpkin County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brookings County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Naranjito Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pickens County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds