In Johnston County there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 69.43% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,678 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 Fiber internet providers in Johnston County, NC.
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Johnston County, NC Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Johnston 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 Johnston County are not shown.
Johnston County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Johnston County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 69.43% of Johnston County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Johnston County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Johnston County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Johnston County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Johnston County home can get up to 2,678 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 1.36% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Johnston County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Johnston County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Johnston County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Johnston County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.66% of Johnston County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 30.75% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.87%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Johnston County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Johnston County, along with details on where in Johnston County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed Fiber in Johnston County, NC
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 47.34%, or 102,258 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Johnston County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Johnston County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Johnston County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnston County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Johnston County customers is up to 1,521 Mbps.
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- 53.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 39.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Johnston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Johnston County fiber 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 Johnston County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,521 Mbps.
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- 53.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 39.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Johnston County, NC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 23.11%, or 49,921 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, east, northeast, west, and southeast Johnston County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Johnston County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Johnston County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnston County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Johnston County customers is up to 4,782 Mbps.
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- 94.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Johnston County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Johnston County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 Johnston County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,782 Mbps.
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- 94.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Johnston County, NC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 23.11%, or 49,921 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, east, northeast, west, and southeast Johnston County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Johnston County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Johnston County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnston County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Johnston County customers is up to 4,782 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Johnston County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Johnston County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 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 Johnston County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,782 Mbps.
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- 94.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Johnston County, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 20.52%, or 44,333 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Johnston County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Johnston County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnston County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnston County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Johnston County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Johnston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Johnston County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 Johnston County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 336 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 64.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 35.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Johnston County, NC
Hotwire Communications fiber coverage
About 1.49%, or 3,228 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northwest Johnston County area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Johnston County.
Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds
Hotwire Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnston County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Johnston County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnston County can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Johnston County customers is up to 7,277 Mbps.
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- 91.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds
In Johnston County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Johnston County fiber providers. Hotwire Communications offers 2 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 Johnston County is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Hotwire Communications customers can get speeds up to 7,276 Mbps.
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- 91.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Johnston County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Johnston County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Johnston County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fiber internet speeds in Johnston County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 2,678 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 69.43% in Johnston County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Johnston County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Greene County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pitt County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Beaufort County, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rowan County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hyde County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Iredell County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Catawba County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McDowell County, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Santa Cruz County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brown County, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Buncombe County, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Butte County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Caddo Parish, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Calcasieu Parish, LA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Canyon County, ID: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Champaign County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chatham County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cherokee County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds