Compare 49201 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Jackson – 139 Mbps
MI – 116 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Jackson – 19 Mbps
MI – 29 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Jackson.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 14% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 90% |
BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 11% |
WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 5.210% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Small Business Solutions Group | - | - | Wireless | 2.730% |
Surf Air Wireless | $84.95 | 15 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 2.250% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.12%
2 providers - 88.55%
3 providers - 19.96%
4+ providers - 0.89%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 49201 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Michigan - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 49201 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 93% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.080% of those living in the 49201 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 49201 area, and 88.55% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 49201, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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AT&T | 13 Mbps | 7 Mbps | DSL |
Frontier | 5 Mbps | 0 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 177 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Jackson.
The largest internet providers serving the 49201 ZIP code are AT&T, Frontier, and Xfinity bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 49201 ZIP code, covering 87% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Frontier, which covers 14% of the area. Jackson’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 90% of residents in the 49201 ZIP code.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 49201 ZIP code, covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Jackson, $55.70.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Jackson, $1.07.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 49201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Jackson's providers, 65 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 49201 ZIP code, covering 14% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Jackson, $55.70.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 49201 ZIP code, covering 90% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 49201 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Jackson, $55.70.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Jackson, $1.07.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 49201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Jackson's providers, 65 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 49201 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 49201 and the greater Jackson area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Jackson at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Jackson at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 49201 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 49201 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 87% of households in 49201. The next fastest internet provider in the 49201 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 49201 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Jackson, $55.70.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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