In Johnson County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.45% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,343 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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12 Internet Service Providers 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
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Internet service is available in 99.45% of Johnson County. 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in Johnson County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Johnson County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Johnson County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Johnson County home can get up to 2,343 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 4.74% 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 County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Johnson County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Johnson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Johnson County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 61.98% of Johnson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.49% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.31%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 32.66%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Johnson County homes.
Internet Market Health in Johnson County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Johnson County 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 County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.3 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Johnson County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Johnson County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Johnson County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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 County needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
Shawnee Communications Fiber in Johnson County, IL
Shawnee Communications fiber coverage
About 47.36%, or 6,303 people, have Shawnee Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Johnson County area. Shawnee Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Johnson County.
Shawnee Communications fiber download speeds
Shawnee Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shawnee Communications fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from Shawnee Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Johnson County customers is up to 904 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
Shawnee Communications fiber upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shawnee Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shawnee Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Johnson County fiber providers. Shawnee Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Johnson County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 41.74%, or 5,555 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, southwest, central, southeast, south, and west Johnson County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Johnson County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Johnson County customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 23.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 55.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Johnson County DSL providers. Frontier offers 5 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 8.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 23.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 55.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Johnson County, IL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 32.78%, or 4,363 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Johnson County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Johnson County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from Frontier goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Johnson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Johnson County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media Cable in Johnson County, IL
Zito cable coverage
About 17.18%, or 2,286 people, have Zito cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and northeast Johnson County area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Johnson County.
Zito Media cable download speeds
Zito is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Zito cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Johnson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media cable upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zito cable. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Johnson County cable providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
ProTek Communications Fiber in Johnson County, IL
ProTek Communications fiber coverage
About 4.74%, or 631 people, have ProTek Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southeast, northwest, and south Johnson County area. ProTek Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Johnson County.
ProTek Communications fiber download speeds
ProTek Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ProTek Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from ProTek Communications goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Johnson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
ProTek Communications fiber upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ProTek Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ProTek Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Johnson County fiber providers. ProTek Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Johnson County, IL
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.03%, or 12,513 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Johnson County area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Johnson County.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Johnson County customers is up to 373 Mbps.
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- 91.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Johnson County fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet 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 Johnson County is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 29 Mbps.
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- 91.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Johnson County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 71.14%, or 9,467 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Johnson County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Johnson County.
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 County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Johnson County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 41.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 58.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Johnson County 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Johnson County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Johnson County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 58.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Johnson County, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 43.62%, or 5,805 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Johnson County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Johnson County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Johnson County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 7.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Johnson County fixed wireless 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 Johnson County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.3 Mbps.
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- 7.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Johnson County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 43.62%, or 5,805 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Johnson County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Johnson County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Johnson County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Johnson County fixed wireless 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 Johnson County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless in Johnson County, IL
4SIWI fixed wireless coverage
About 31.95%, or 4,252 people, have 4SIWI fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, north, northeast, east, southeast, and south Johnson County area. 4SIWI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Johnson County.
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet fixed wireless download speeds
4SIWI is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, 4SIWI fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from 4SIWI goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Johnson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for 4SIWI fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, 4SIWI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Johnson County fixed wireless providers. 4SIWI offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Johnson County, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 26.10%, or 3,474 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Johnson County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Johnson County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Johnson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Johnson County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Johnson County Internet 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 internet in Johnson County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Johnson County are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 2,343 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 99.45% in Johnson County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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
- Pope County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hardin County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cape Girardeau County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crittenden County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bollinger County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hopkins County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McLean County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clay County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tipton County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tippah County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Texas County, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clinch County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clearwater County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clearwater County, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clear Creek County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clayton County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds