Internet Providers in Johnston, IA

Over 281 people in Johnston found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

16% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Offer: Upgrade to fiber starting at $39.95/mo

#2

Quantum Fiber

75.12% availability
Quantum Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

940 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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Fast Fiber internet for home or business

#3

CenturyLink

75.73% availability
CenturyLink logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

80 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#4

Windstream

4.93% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / DSL / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2717)

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Windstream offers two great high-speed Internet plans that will support all of your online activities.

#5

Viasat

96.97% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#6

Mediacom

72.63% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2679)

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Mediacom has a variety of internet plans that can accommodate the needs of each household member and any household.

#7

HughesNet

99.8% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Johnston, IA

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Johnston

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Johnston, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39.95 and $99/mo.

Windstream cable internet is the next-best option in Johnston for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 2 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $39.99/mo.

CenturyLink 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Johnston. Plans start around $50/mo, with typical speeds around 9 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Johnston?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Johnston, IA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 16% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps16.00%
WindstreamFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps4.93%
Quantum FiberFiber940 Mbps940 Mbps75.12%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps96.97%
MediacomCable / Television / Phone150 Mbps20 Mbps72.63%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps99.80%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone80 Mbps80 Mbps75.73%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Johnston?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Johnston starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Windstream offers the next lowest price at $39.99/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Windstream$39.99Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Quantum Fiber$50.00Up to 940 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
Mediacom$40.00Up to 150 MbpsNo6 TB
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 80 MbpsNoUnlimited

What type of internet connection is best in Johnston?

Johnston has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

19.05%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

72.63%

Most widely available wired option. Windstream covers 4.93%, Mediacom covers 72.63%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

76.28%

CenturyLink, max 80 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

98.44%

No contracts or data caps. CenturyLink leads at 75.73%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Johnston residents.

Johnston, IA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Johnston, IA has a total of 22 internet providers including  14 Fiber providers, 4 Cable providers, 12 DSL providers, 9 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Johnston, IA by Coverage Area

All 22 internet providers serving Johnston by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 11 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone99.80%
2.Rise Broadband15 Mbps3 MbpsFixed Wireless98.44%
3.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone96.97%
4.CenturyLink80 Mbps80 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone75.73%
5.Quantum Fiber940 Mbps940 MbpsFiber75.12%
6.Mediacom150 Mbps20 MbpsCable / Television / Phone72.63%
7.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber16.00%
8.Windstream2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone4.93%
9.Aureon7 Mbps~Fiber / DSL3.62%
10.Danville Telecom10 Mbps1 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless3.34%
11.Van Horne Cooperative Telephone Company20 Mbps2 MbpsFiber3.34%
12.Cooperative Telephone Exchange50 Mbps50 MbpsFiber3.34%
13.ICS Advanced Technologies20 Mbps1 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless1.89%
14.Palo Cooperative Telephone Association40 Mbps8 MbpsFiber1.24%
15.Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative9 Mbps~Fiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.37%
16.Cooperative Telephone Company10 Mbps1 MbpsDSL / Fixed Wireless0.37%
17.GoldField Access Network12 Mbps12 MbpsDSL0.30%
18.Sully Telephone Association10 Mbps2 MbpsDSL / Fixed Wireless0.18%
19.Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL0.03%
20.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
21.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
22.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Johnston?

Yes. Johnston residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Mediacom Xtream Connect

$29.99/mo for 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Xtream Connect includes free install and Wi-Fi 6 (w/ 5-yr price lock). Equipment fee may apply.

Provider Program

Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist

$20/mo for 200 Mbps fiber for qualifying households. Windstream Kinetic Income Assist has no data caps and includes a modem.

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Johnston, IA, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 22 internet providers in Johnston, IA. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Johnston, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Johnston. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Johnston residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Mediacom Xtream Connect has 100 Mbps starting at $29.99/mo. Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist provides up to 200 Mbps fiber for $20/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Johnston, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Johnston. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Johnston is 39 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Johnston, IA.

HughesNet, Viasat, CenturyLink, Quantum Fiber, and Mediacom offer internet in Johnston, IA.

  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • CenturyLink: Offers speeds up to 80 Mbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • Quantum Fiber: Offers speeds up to 940 Mbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • Mediacom: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $40.00/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Johnston

Johnston Public Library
6700 Merle Hay Rd
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-5233

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