6 Best Internet Providers in Johnson County, KY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Johnson County, KY for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Johnson County, KY?

Foothills Communications is the best internet provider in Johnson County based on Kentucky customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Foothills Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Johnson County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Foothills Communications is an option for 95.01% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Johnson County, Kentucky, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Johnson County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Johnson County Internet Providers

Based on 32 reviews from Kentucky internet customers, Foothills Communications is the best internet service provider for Johnson County residents. Foothills Communications was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Shentel wins for second-place in Kentucky, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 28.6% coverage in Johnson County.

At a national level, based on 1533 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Foothills Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.19 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Johnson County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Foothills Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Shentel should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Johnson County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Shentel	2,000 Mbps
	Foothills Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Johnson County

Based on data reported by Johnson County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Shentel. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Johnson County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Foothills Communications. This indicates Foothills Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Johnson County?

Kentucky customers rate Foothills Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Foothills Communications received a local rating of 3.40 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Shentel is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Johnson County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Johnson County, Kentucky, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Johnson County

Johnson County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Johnson County below, including the metrics used and how Johnson County compares to the rest of Kentucky and nation.

Johnson County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Johnson County	Kentucky	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Johnson County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.01%	76.05%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,287 Mbps	2,544 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Johnson County.	3.3	6.1	6.8

 

Johnson County Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Johnson County	Kentucky	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.5	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	8%	9%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	89%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	88%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	76%	70%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	77%	71%	76%

Johnson County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Johnson County is C+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Johnson County is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Johnson County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Johnson County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

85% of Johnson County households have an internet connection despite having 99.26% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Johnson County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Johnson County?

How Much Speed does a Johnson County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Johnson County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Kentucky average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Johnson County's average household income is $43,828 which is much lower than the Kentucky average of $69,860 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Johnson County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kentucky average of 15%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Kentucky who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Johnson County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Johnson County households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 70% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Johnson County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Johnson County?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Johnson County is Foothills Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Shentel. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Foothills Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Johnson County is Foothills Communications.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Foothills Communications has the broadest coverage in Johnson County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Johnson County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Johnson County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Johnson County's C+ ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.