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Internet Providers in Johnson City, Tennessee

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Home Internet in Johnson City, TN

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 50.2%
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 49.2%
    Johnson City speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 48.9%
    Johnson City speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 74.2%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. BrightRidge
    Speeds Up To
    10 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 67.2%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 41%
  • 10. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 33.7%

Home Internet Summary in Johnson City, TN

Residents of Johnson City, Tennessee should consider Spectrum for their internet needs if it's available. Spectrum provides a cable connection with speeds up to 1 Gbps, starting at $49.99 per month. With a coverage of 49.20%, it offers reliable service for nearly half the city. Spectrum's combination of speed and price delivers good value for high-speed internet.

Xfinity presents another option. It offers a cable connection with slightly higher speeds of 1.2 Gbps and a lower starting price of $30 per month. Covering 48.90% of Johnson City, Xfinity is almost as widely available as Spectrum. Across the city, 57% of residents can access cable internet, 94% have fiber options, and satellite services cover 100%. These alternatives ensure that most residents can find a suitable internet provider.

Best Internet Providers in Johnson City, TN

The best internet providers in Johnson City are BrightRidge Broadband, Brightspeed, and Xfinity. BrightRidge Broadband is one of the best internet providers in Johnson City due to its tremendous fiber internet speeds up to 10 Gbps and substantial coverage throughout the city. While it is much more expensive than the other two main internet provider options in the city, its speeds cannot be ignored. Customers like BrightRidge Broadband because it offers local tech support, no installation fees, no contracts, and no data caps with each fiber internet plan. BrightRidge Broadband also offers a unique ProtectIQ+ service that allows you to get enhanced parental controls, added network security, and device prioritization for a small fee per month.

Brightspeed covers more than half the city with DSL and fiber internet services, offering speeds up to 940 Mbps. Customers like Brightspeed not just for its symmetrical gigabit speeds, but for its sign-up bonuses and perks. In fact, all Brightspeed’s fiber internet plans include a premium modem with secure Wi-Fi for an exceptional connection. While Brightspeed doesn’t have a standalone TV service, you can add Brightspeed Digital Voice to your internet plan for a convenient bundle deal.

Xfinity provides an exceptional deal for residents of Johnson City with download speeds up to 1 Gbps and coverage of 48.9% of the area. With prices starting at $30 per month for internet-only plans, Xfinity is affordable even if you just want internet alone. That said, if you bundle Xfinity X1 TV, Xfinity Home Security, Xfinity Mobile or Xfinity Voice with your internet plan, you can tap into even more monthly savings, as bundled Xfinity packages start at $55 per month.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
33.7%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Xfinity
  • BrightRidge
67.15%

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Internet Availability in Johnson City, TN

Johnson City residents can choose from 11 providers for a reliable home internet connection. With cable and fiber providers, your location within this city in the Appalachian Mountains will largely determine which provider is your best option.

For fiber providers, BrightRidge Broadband and Brightspeed are the top choices for residents of Little Chicago. With consistent coverage across Charbray, Ramblewood, and Buffalo Mountain, BrightRidge features wide availability. As for Brightspeed, there are patches of neighborhoods where its fiber service isn’t available, but it covers most of the north and east sides of the city — specifically West Hills and Hiwassee Heights.

Johnson City is evenly split for cable providers, with two of the top providers in the country to choose from: Spectrum and Xfinity. Spectrum covers 49.2% of the city while Xfinity offers service to 48.9% of residents. Spectrum covers the northern area of the city near Master Knob and along both sides of Austin Spring Road toward the west.

Xfinity’s coverage is in the southern part of the city, covering the border of Jonesborough and across the east side of Hampton. With the services split evenly, chances are if you’re not in one provider’s coverage area, you’re most certainly in the other.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Johnson City, TN

Provider Connection Types in Johnson City, TN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Johnson City, TN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
19.02%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
94.19999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
56.54%

List of Internet Providers in Johnson City, TN

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
BrightRidge Fiber 10 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Johnson City, TN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Brightspeed $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
BrightRidge $59.98/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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