In Johnson City there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 94.97% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,132 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.
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Johnson City, TN Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Johnson City
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Johnson City are not shown.
Johnson City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Johnson City is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 94.97% of Johnson City. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Johnson City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Johnson City?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Johnson City.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Johnson City home can get up to 1,132 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 37.30% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Johnson City.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Johnson City, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Johnson City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Johnson City you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.14% of Johnson City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.17% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.67%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.98% of Johnson City homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Johnson City, along with details on where in Johnson City and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Johnson City, TN
XFINITY cable coverage
About 57.67%, or 53,481 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, south, west, north, central, southwest, southeast, and east Johnson City area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Johnson City.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson City. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Johnson City. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson City can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Johnson City customers is up to 1,217 Mbps.
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- 2.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 97.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Johnson City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Johnson City cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson City is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 40 Mbps.
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- 2.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 97.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Johnson City, TN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 54.44%, or 50,482 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, east, south, north, northwest, and northeast Johnson City area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Johnson City.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnson City. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson City can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Johnson City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Johnson City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Johnson City cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Johnson City Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Johnson City or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Johnson City compare to the rest of Tennessee?
Cable internet speeds in Johnson City are much faster versus the average speeds in Tennessee: 0.00 Mbps in Tennessee versus 1,132 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Tennessee is 0.00% versus 94.97% in Johnson City.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Johnson City are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Jonesborough, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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