In Johnson County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 76.81% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 35 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.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Johnson County, TN.
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Johnson County, TN Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Johnson County
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 County are not shown.
Johnson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Johnson County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 76.81% of Johnson County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Johnson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Johnson County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Johnson County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Johnson County home can get up to 35 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 9.30% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 44.99% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Johnson County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Johnson County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Johnson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Johnson County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.11% of Johnson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.08% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 9.23% of Johnson County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Johnson County, along with details on where in Johnson County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Johnson County, TN
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 76.81%, or 13,785 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, southwest, east, central, west, southeast, and south Johnson County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Johnson County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Johnson County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 12.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 58.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Johnson County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.6 Mbps.
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- 24.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 58.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Johnson County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Johnson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Johnson County compare to the rest of Tennessee?
DSL internet speeds in Johnson County are much faster versus the average speeds in Tennessee: 0.00 Mbps in Tennessee versus 35 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Tennessee is 0.00% versus 76.81% in Johnson County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Johnson County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Ashe County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Carter County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alleghany County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hawkins County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Surry County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hancock County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stokes County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Claiborne County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clarke County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tunica County, MS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Trousdale County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Trinity County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Trimble County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Trigg County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Turner County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds