In Johnston there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 98.03% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 942 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, RI.
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Johnston, RI Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Johnston
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 are not shown.
Johnston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Johnston is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.03% of Johnston. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in Johnston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Johnston?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Johnston.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Johnston home can get up to 942 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 3.83% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 94.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Johnston.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Johnston, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Johnston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Johnston you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Johnston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.15% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Johnston homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Johnston, along with details on where in Johnston and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Johnston, RI
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 98.03%, or 28,753 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Johnston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Johnston.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnston. The fastest plan anyone in Johnston can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Johnston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Johnston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Johnston fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnston is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Johnston, RI
Verizon fiber coverage
About 98.03%, or 28,753 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Johnston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Johnston.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnston. The fastest plan anyone in Johnston can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Johnston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Johnston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Johnston fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnston is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Fiber in Johnston, RI
Cox fiber coverage
About 3.83%, or 1,124 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, and northwest Johnston area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Johnston.
Cox Communications fiber download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cox fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnston. The fastest plan anyone in Johnston can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Johnston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications fiber upload speeds
In Johnston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Johnston fiber providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnston is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Johnston Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Johnston or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Johnston compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Fiber internet speeds in Johnston are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 942 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 98.03% in Johnston.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Johnston 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 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
- North Providence, RI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Providence, RI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cranston, RI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenville, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Smithfield, RI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Saundersville, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stillwater, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Scituate, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Providence, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Front Royal, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Walnut, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Vestal, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ukiah, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Twentynine Palms, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gloucester, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glenside, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Geneva, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Galt, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gainesville, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds