In Johnson County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.26% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,287 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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8 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
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
Availability maps for all providers in Johnson County
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Internet service is available in 99.26% 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 Foothills Communications. 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 1,287 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 28.56% 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 25 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 southeast parts of Johnson County, and slower in the central 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 70.61% of Johnson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 28.61% 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 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: 3.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Johnson County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 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 fiber, fixed wireless, cable, and dsl, 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 1 and 5 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 badly 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.
Foothills Communications Fiber in Johnson County, KY
Foothills Communications fiber coverage
About 95.01%, or 21,548 people, have Foothills Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Johnson County area. Foothills Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Johnson County.
Foothills Communications fiber download speeds
Foothills Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Foothills Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from Foothills Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Johnson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Foothills Communications fiber upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Foothills Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Foothills Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Johnson County fiber providers. Foothills 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 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Johnson County, KY
Optimum cable coverage
About 35.13%, or 7,967 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, east, south, northeast, and southeast Johnson County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Johnson County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Johnson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Johnson County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Shentel Cable in Johnson County, KY
Shentel cable coverage
About 28.56%, or 6,477 people, have Shentel cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, south, east, west, and northeast Johnson County area. Shentel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Johnson County.
Shentel cable download speeds
Shentel is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Shentel cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from Shentel goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Johnson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Shentel cable upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shentel cable. Compared to other ISPs, Shentel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Johnson County cable providers. Shentel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Johnson County, KY
AT&T DSL coverage
About 24.96%, or 5,660 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southeast, east, southwest, north, and northeast Johnson 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 Johnson County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Johnson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Johnson County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Johnson County, KY
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 24.96%, or 5,660 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southeast, east, southwest, north, and northeast Johnson 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 Johnson County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnson County. The fastest plan anyone in Johnson County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Johnson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Johnson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Johnson County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnson County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Johnson County, KY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 66.93%, or 15,180 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 the fastest. 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 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.9% 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 the fastest 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 8.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Johnson County, KY
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 27.22%, or 6,174 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, south, west, central, northwest, and east Johnson 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 Johnson County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average 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 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.8% 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 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Johnson County, KY
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 27.22%, or 6,174 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, south, west, central, northwest, and east Johnson 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 Johnson County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average 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 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.8% 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 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.8% up to 3.0 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 Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Johnson County are slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 1,287 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.61% versus 99.26% 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
- Magoffin County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Martin County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morgan County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mingo County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wolfe County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Menifee County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Logan County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Powell County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Estill County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Uinta County, WY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Caswell County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Catano Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chaffee County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charlevoix County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chattooga County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds