Internet Providers in Johnson, Vermont
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Residential Internet Statistics for Johnson, VT
| Wired Internet Providers: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Average Speed Test Result: | 10.47 Mbps |
| Top Advertised Speed: | 1,000 Mbps |
| No Broadband Access: | 6.64% |
Most Popular Residential Internet Providers in Johnson, Vermont
89.8% Available
1,000 Mbps
Download
35 Mbps
Upload
100% Available
50 Mbps
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3 Mbps
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100% Available
25 Mbps
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3 Mbps
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Internet Access in Johnson, Vermont
FCC data shows two major infrastructure types around Johnson — coaxial cable (89.79% availability) and DSL (98.89% availability). Coaxial cable broadband is provided via cable TV companies, using copper coaxial television wires mounted on utility poles. DSL, similarly, is sent over landline phone lines. Most Johnson neighborhoods and street addresses have access to cable and DSL service from at least two telecom companies.
Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) has the largest coverage area for Johnson residents. virtually one hundred percent of Johnson census blocks can get access to them. HughesNet is the most common second option in the area, providing practically one hundred percent of residents with Satellite service. HughesNet's fastest plan in Johnson is 25 Mbps.
The information on this page comes from FCC reports. Then, it's through private data sources and direct provider reporting to create more detailed listings than is available from the FCC directly. Speeds and pricing data is sourced by our data division, who collect tens of thousands of data points each year.
Consolidated Communications (Formerly Fairpoint Communications) provides a common alternative to the primary providers. They offer 98 percent coverage and a top speed of 80 Mbps. Wired broadband isn't the only option for Internet service for residents of Johnson. fixed wireless outfits like VTel Wireless are able to reach 2 Mbps via direct wireless links.
View the map shown below to explore Internet service options at a street level. Although most areas have about 3 options for service, some areas can be less connected and might only have one company in the area.
- There are 10 internet providers in Johnson with 7 of those offering residential service
- Johnson is the 165th most connected city in Vermont ahead of Morrisville, Wolcott, and Hyde Park, but behind Jeffersonville and Cambridge.
Internet Statistics 2021
11.2% of consumers in Johnson
300 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Johnson, Vermont
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8s |
| Consolidated Communications (Formerly Fairpoint Communications) | 80 Mbps | DSL | 1m 42s |
| Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) | 50 Mbps | Satellite | 2m 43s |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s |
Summary of Internet Providers Availability in Johnson, Vermont
- Consolidated - 98.9% Availability in Johnson - Speeds up to 80 Mbps
- Xfinity - 89.8% Availability in Johnson - Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- Viasat - 100.0% Availability in Johnson - Speeds up to 50 Mbps
- HughesNet - 100.0% Availability in Johnson - Speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet Provider Competition Map For Johnson
The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Broadband for Education in Johnson
Economic development reports often find a strong correlation between broadband access and enhanced schooling. At the college level, personal Internet access is practically a necessity as universities including Johnson State College migrate to online systems to manage student work and research. Looking at 628 speed tests reported in the past annum at locations within 2 miles of Johnson State College campus, performance is on the lower side - the calculated average is 10.47 Mbps. This is speedy enough for simple use like sending emails, browsing, and research, but could be tricky for students in complex fields who regularly need to upload and download big files or use video chat.
Data Cap Issues and Cord Cutting in Johnson
Data collected by our research team shows that some of the common ISPs in the area use data caps on residential Internet packages. Data caps are controversial since consumers view caps as a tactic for limiting video streaming. Providers maintain caps are a reasonable strategy as they struggle to manage network congestion. In either case, the issue is streaming services, which easily consumes one to seven Gigabytes per hour.