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Internet providers in Jacksonville, Texas
84% of the 4,727 households in Jacksonville have a broadband subscription, 6 points below the Texas average of 90%. 63% connect over cable, fiber or DSL, and about 1 in 5 rely on a cellular data plan alone.
- Households
- 4,727
- Have broadband
- 84%
- Cellular data only
- 18%
- No internet at home
- 12%
Internet providers serving Jacksonville
7 wired and fixed-wireless providers report home internet in Jacksonville, sorted by the share of homes each says it can serve (FCC data as of December 31, 2025).
| Provider | Service types (company-wide) | Homes covered | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| OptimumReports to FCC as Optimum Communications | Fiber, Cable | 85% | |
| VerizonReports to FCC as Verizon Communications Inc. | Fiber, Fixed wireless / 5G | 71% | |
| T-MobileReports to FCC as T-Mobile USA, Inc. | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 70% | |
| FrontierReports to FCC as Frontier Communications Corporation | Fiber, DSL | 53% | |
| AT&TReports to FCC as AT&T Inc. | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless / 5G | 39% | |
| Etex Telephone Cooperative | Fiber, DSL | 9% | |
| SpectrumReports to FCC as Charter Communications | Fiber, Cable | 1% |
Satellite: HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink report service across Jacksonville. Satellite reaches almost any home with a clear view of the sky; see how they compare.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025. “Homes covered” is the share of residential locations where the provider reports it can install service within 10 business days. Service types are those the company reports anywhere in the U.S.; the type at a given address may differ. 2 more providers report service to under 1% of homes here. Providers self-report; confirm at your address. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the FCC or any provider.
How Jacksonville households get online
What 4,727 households told the Census Bureau about their home internet. Each household is counted once: homes with any cable, fiber or DSL plan first, then the rest by what they have.
- Cable, fiber or DSL63% · 2,978
- Cellular data only18% · 874
- Satellite only0% · 10
- Other connection types2% · 104
- Access without a paid plan4% · 196
- No internet at home12% · 565
Jacksonville compared with Texas
Households whose only internet is a phone or hotspot data plan.
Small-sample estimate: the Census margin of error is large relative to this figure.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates, table B28002. Survey estimates; categories other than the bar above overlap, because many homes have both a wired plan and phone data.
Check providers at your Jacksonville address
Town-wide coverage tells you who is around. Whether a provider can connect your home is decided street by street, so finish with an address check.
- Step 1
Look up the exact address
Type your street address on the FCC National Broadband Map. It lists each provider that reports service at that home in Jacksonville, with technology and top advertised speeds.
- Step 2
Confirm with the provider
Put the same address into each provider’s availability checker. New fiber builds can be missing from FCC data, and some listed coverage turns out not to be installable.
- Step 3
Compare the broadband labels
Providers must publish a standard “broadband facts” label for every plan, showing the monthly price, fees and typical speeds. Compare those, not the headline offer.
Internet in Jacksonville: common questions
What internet providers are available in Jacksonville, Texas?
7 wired and fixed-wireless providers report home internet to at least 1% of homes in Jacksonville, according to FCC data as of December 31, 2025. The widest reported coverage: Optimum (85% of homes), Verizon (71% of homes) and T-Mobile (70% of homes). Satellite service from HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink is reported across the town. Coverage varies street by street, so confirm your exact address before you order.
How many homes in Jacksonville have broadband?
3,966 of 4,727 households (84%) have a broadband subscription of some kind, according to the Census Bureau's 2019–2023 American Community Survey. The Texas figure is 90%.
How many Jacksonville households have no internet at home?
565 households (12%) report no internet access at home, with a margin of error of ±171 households. Statewide the share is 8%.
Do people in Jacksonville use phone data instead of home internet?
18% of households — about 1 in 5 — get online with a cellular data plan and no other internet subscription. That compares with 13% across Texas.
How do I check which providers serve my address in Jacksonville?
Enter your street address on the FCC National Broadband Map (broadbandmap.fcc.gov). It lists every provider that reports service at that location, with technology and advertised speeds. Then confirm on the provider's own site, because FCC data can lag new builds and occasionally overstates coverage.