In Johnson City there are 5 residential internet providers covering 98.24% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 927 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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5 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
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.24% of Johnson City. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Pioneer Communications. Now you can call companies in Johnson City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Johnson City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Johnson City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Johnson City home can get up to 927 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 90.63% 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 Johnson City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Johnson City, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Johnson City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Johnson City you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.63% of Johnson City homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 6.04%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.57%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.76% of Johnson City homes.
Internet Market Health in Johnson City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Johnson City internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Johnson City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Johnson City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Johnson City homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Johnson City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Johnson City badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
Pioneer Communications Fiber in Johnson City, KS
Pioneer Communications fiber coverage
About 90.63%, or 1,441 people, have Pioneer Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, east, southeast, west, north, northeast, and northwest Johnson City area. Pioneer Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Johnson City.
Pioneer Communications fiber download speeds
Pioneer Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Pioneer Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnson City. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson City can order from Pioneer Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Johnson City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Pioneer Communications fiber upload speeds
In Johnson City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Pioneer Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Pioneer Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Johnson City fiber providers. Pioneer Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson City is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Pioneer Communications DSL in Johnson City, KS
Pioneer Communications DSL coverage
About 8.18%, or 130 people, have Pioneer Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, northwest, north, south, and east Johnson City area. Pioneer Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Johnson City.
Pioneer Communications DSL download speeds
Pioneer Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Pioneer Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Johnson City. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson City can order from Pioneer Communications goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Johnson City customers is up to 47 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 46.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 25.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Pioneer Communications DSL upload speeds
In Johnson City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Pioneer Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Pioneer Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Johnson City DSL providers. Pioneer Communications offers 3 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Pioneer Communications customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 25.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
United Fixed Wireless in Johnson City, KS
United fixed wireless coverage
About 98.24%, or 1,562 people, have United fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Johnson City area. United is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Johnson City.
United fixed wireless download speeds
United is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, United fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Johnson City. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson City can order from United goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Johnson City customers is up to 25 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
United fixed wireless upload speeds
In Johnson City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for United fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, United is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Johnson City fixed wireless providers. United 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 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, United customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Johnson City, KS
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.62%, or 1,409 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Johnson City area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Johnson City.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnson City. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Johnson City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Johnson City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Johnson City fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Johnson City Internet 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 internet in Johnson City compare to the rest of Kansas?
Internet speeds in Johnson City are much slower versus the average speeds in Kansas: 4,189 Mbps in Kansas versus 927 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Kansas is 98.36% versus 98.24% in Johnson City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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
- Manter, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Saunders, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ulysses, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Two Buttes, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Satanta, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sublette, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Copeland, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montezuma, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Haggard, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Akutan, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clio, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Altamont, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arcola, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barry, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Belle Glade Camp, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Booneville, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brickeys, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Center Point, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Center, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds