Best Internet Providers in Johnson, MN
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Johnson, MN
Johnson has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Johnson.
Ranks compare Johnson with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Johnson, MN at a Glance
Johnson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Federated Telephone
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
GigFire
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Johnson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Johnson, MN?
Midco is the highest-rated internet provider in Johnson based on 27 Minnesota customer reviews, and GigFire has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Johnson?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Johnson Compares to Places Its Size
Johnson's report card score is in the bottom 34% and its connectivity index is in the top 21%.
| Measure | Johnson | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Traverse County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 77.4% | top 49% | 86.0% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 811 Mbps | bottom 29% | 883 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 31% | 4 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 15% | 18% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 88% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 24% | 84% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 29% | 62% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 24% | 67% | 83% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $93,082 | top 17% | $68,270 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 77.4% of homes in Johnson, against 86.0% across Traverse County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Johnson are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $93,082 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Johnson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Johnson?
Federated Telephone Fiber in Johnson, MN
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Federated Telephone offers Fiber service to 77.4% of Johnson homes. Across the city, Federated Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Johnson?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Johnson, MN
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Johnson homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Johnson, MN
Availability:
78.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.7% of Johnson homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Johnson, MN
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Johnson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Johnson?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Johnson, MN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Johnson?
CenturyLink DSL in Johnson, MN
Availability:
45.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 45.2% of Johnson homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Internet in Johnson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Johnson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Johnson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Johnson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Johnson that have their own pages are all within 18 miles. Among them, Lagoona Beach has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Graceville the fewest (37.9%); Johnson has 77.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson (this page) | 230 | 77.4% | 811 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 57/100 |
| Wheaton | 1,824 | 94.4% | 954 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Clinton | 804 | 53.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 64/100 |
| Graceville | 717 | 37.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Chokio | 694 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 43/100 |
| Herman | 672 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Donnelly | 579 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 47/100 |
| Alberta | 464 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Dumont | 397 | 61.0% | 669 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 50/100 |
| Barry | 117 | 70.9% | 753 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 49/100 |
| Lagoona Beach | 114 | 100.0% | 1,110 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Johnson?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Midco. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Federated Telephone 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
| Federated Telephone | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Midco | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Johnson Internet Providers
Based on 27 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, Midco is the best internet service provider for Johnson residents. Midco was rated at an average of 4.14 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. CenturyLink wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 45.2% coverage in Johnson.
At a national level, based on 1036 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Johnson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Johnson, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Johnson Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) |  (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Johnson
Based on data reported by Johnson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Federated Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Johnson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Johnson Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) |  (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Johnson?
Of the providers in Johnson, customers rate GigFire the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Johnson where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Minnesota or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
GigFire is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.42 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Johnson, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Johnson
| ISP / Tech Type | Johnson Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
Customer Reviews
A St. Paul, MN Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 06, 2026 A Minneapolis, MN Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
May 16, 2026 A Newfolden, MN Customer
Wiktel Fiber
May 09, 2026 A Burnsville, MN Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 15, 2026 I am currently on a promotional rate at $58/month. In a few months, I expect Xfinity to raise my rate significantly, in which case I will be extremely unsatisfied. Currently I am very happy with my rate and I get quality internet in return. I have had very few outages and have not even needed to reach out to customer support in the 20 months that I have been a customer.
Scott G
XFINITY Cable
April 13, 2026 I've had some frustration with Comcast in terms of their pricing. I've been a customer for about five years and they regularly raise their rates. As far as I can tell, these rate changes happen arbitrarily and without notice. Though the service has been good and consistent, I feel like they're just incrementally up-charging their customers. They likely feel they can get away with it since there are not many other competing internet providers in the area, and the one who do exist don't have the same infrastructure as Comcast does.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Johnson?
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 is Midco.
- The fastest internet provider should be Federated Telephone. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Johnson is GigFire.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Johnson, available to 99.6% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.