In Johnston there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 46.27% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 751 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.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Johnston
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Johnston are not shown.
Johnston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Johnston is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 46.27% of Johnston. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Johnston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Johnston?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Johnston.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Johnston home can get up to 751 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 10.09% 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 12 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Johnston.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Johnston, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Johnston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Johnston you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.09% of Johnston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 88.42% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.33%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Johnston homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Johnston, along with details on where in Johnston and at what speeds.
Centurylink Fiber in Johnston, IA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 38.40%, or 6,782 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, east, south, southeast, central, and northwest Johnston area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Johnston.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Johnston. The fastest plan anyone in Johnston can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 12 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Johnston customers is up to 696 Mbps.
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- 70.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Johnston download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Johnston fiber providers. Centurylink offers 8 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnston is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.90 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 673 Mbps.
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- 70.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.9 Mbps
Mi-Fiber Fiber in Johnston, IA
Mi-Fiber fiber coverage
About 10.09%, or 1,782 people, have Mi-Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, and south Johnston area. Mi-Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Johnston.
Mi-Fiber fiber download speeds
Mi-Fiber is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Johnston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mi-Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Johnston. The fastest plan anyone in Johnston can order from Mi-Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Johnston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mi-Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Johnston download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mi-Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mi-Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Johnston fiber providers. Mi-Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Johnston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Johnston Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Johnston or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Johnston compare to the rest of Iowa?
Fiber internet speeds in Johnston are comparable versus the average speeds in Iowa: 966 Mbps in Iowa versus 751 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 74.87% versus 46.27% in Johnston.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Johnston are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Urbandale, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grimes, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Windsor Heights, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clive, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Polk City, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ankeny, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Des Moines, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Granger, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Des Moines, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Des Moines Metro, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Versailles, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Westlake Village, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cypress Quarters, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Louisville, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Marys, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Affton, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Canyon, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bensenville, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Silverdale, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sun Valley, NV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds