Jackson Energy Authority — Tennessee's Municipal Fiber Success Story
Jackson Energy Authority (JEA) — Jackson TN's municipal utility — launched fiber-to-the-home in 2004, putting it among the earliest US municipal fiber networks (alongside EPB Chattanooga). Symmetric multi-gig service, publicly-owned, electric ratepayer-financed. Limited footprint (Jackson + Madison County only) but exemplary operation. The municipal-fiber gold standard for mid-size TN cities.
The short version
- Who: Jackson Energy Authority — Jackson TN municipal utility, publicly-owned.
- Footprint: Jackson TN + Madison County only (restricted by TN state law similar to EPB).
- Tech: Symmetric XGS-PON fiber.
- Speeds: 300 Mbps, 1 Gig, 2.5 Gig, 10 Gig symmetric.
- Recommendation: 🟢 GREEN.
JEA tiers + 2026 pricing
Verified at jaxenergy.com May 2026.
| Tier | Speed | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 300 Mbps | 300 / 300 Mbps | $55/mo |
| 1 Gig | 1,000 / 1,000 Mbps | $75/mo |
| 2.5 Gig | 2,500 / 2,500 Mbps | $95/mo |
| 10 Gig | 10,000 / 10,000 Mbps | $200/mo |
Rick's installer take
JEA is one of the cleanest mid-size US municipal broadband success stories. Same model as EPB Chattanooga — electric ratepayer-financed, member-board-accountable, technically excellent. If you live in Jackson TN, this is your ISP.
How to check your address
- Visit jaxenergy.com.
- Cross-reference with our Coverage Grid.