Compare 38301 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Jackson – 131 Mbps
TN – 130 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Jackson – 91 Mbps
TN – 50 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Jackson.
Internet providers in 38301
Internet providers in your area
38301 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 82% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 98% |
Jackson Energy Authority  | $64.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 93% |
| Electronic Communication Systems | - | - | DSL | 93% |
| Aeneas Communications | $59.95 | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 17% |
| Aeneas Communications | $59.95 | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 5.500% |
| Aeneas Communications | $59.95 | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | Wired | 1.410% |
| Aeneas Communications | $59.95 | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 0.410% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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Broadband availability
22226
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.80%
2 providers - 98.47%
3 providers - 94.97%
4+ providers - 84.56%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 38301 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Tennessee - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 38301 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 98% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 85% of those living in the 38301 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 38301 area, and 98.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 38301, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Jackson
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 51 Mbps | 41 Mbps | DSL |
| Jackson Energy Authority | 116 Mbps | 92 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Spectrum | 81 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Jackson.
Top high-speed internet providers in 38301
The largest internet providers serving the 38301 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and Jackson Energy Authority bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 38301 ZIP code, covering 82% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 98% of the area. Jackson’s third most-available internet provider, Jackson Energy Authority, offers fiber-optic to around 93% of residents in the 38301 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 38301 ZIP code, covering 82% 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Jackson, $60.82.
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, $0.22.
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 0.768 Mbps in 38301 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Jackson's providers, 215 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 38301 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 38301 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Jackson, $60.82.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Jackson, $0.22.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 38301 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Jackson's providers, 215 Mbps.
Jackson Energy Authority fiber-optic internet
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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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Fiber-optic from Jackson Energy Authority offers broadband to nearly all households in the 38301 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Jackson Energy Authority is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 38301 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Jackson Energy Authority start at $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Jackson, $60.82.
Jackson Energy Authority customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Jackson, $0.22.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Jackson Energy Authority offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 38301 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Jackson's providers, 215 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 38301 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 38301 and the greater Jackson area. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Jackson at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are 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 38301 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 38301 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 38301 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 82% of households in 38301. The next fastest internet provider in the 38301 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 98% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 38301 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Jackson, $60.82.
Jackson Energy Authority is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 38301 ZIP code, covering 93% of the city. Aeneas Communications also offers fiber internet in 38301 and is available to 17% of households.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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