13 Best Internet Providers in Johnston County, OK

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Above are the top 4 providers in Johnston County, OK 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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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 Johnston County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Johnston County, OK?

Sparklight is the best internet provider in Johnston County based on Oklahoma customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Sparklight had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Johnston County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Sparklight is an option for 6.57% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Johnston County

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

Based on 54 reviews from Oklahoma internet customers, Sparklight is the best internet service provider for Johnston County residents. Sparklight was rated at an average of 3.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. 360 Communications wins for second-place in Oklahoma, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 10.2% coverage in Johnston County.

At a national level, based on 1500 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, 360 Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.96 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Johnston County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Sparklight. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Vyve Broadband 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 Johnston County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Vyve Broadband	2,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Arbuckle Communications	400 Mbps
	360 Communications	200 Mbps
	Windstream	200 Mbps
	TDS	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AtLink Broadband	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Johnston County

Based on data reported by Johnston County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Vyve Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Johnston 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 Sparklight. This indicates Sparklight reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Johnston County?

Oklahoma customers rate Sparklight 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.

Sparklight received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. 360 Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Johnston County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Johnston County

Johnston 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 Johnston County below, including the metrics used and how Johnston County compares to the rest of Oklahoma and nation.

Johnston County ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Johnston County	Oklahoma	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Johnston County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	70.92%	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.	856 Mbps	3,401 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 Johnston County.	4.6	8.2	6.8

 

Johnston County Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Johnston County	Oklahoma	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.	2.6	2.6	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.	6%	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.	88%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	79%	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.	36%	66%	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.	37%	67%	76%

Johnston County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Johnston County is D, which is much worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Johnston County is high with a score of 23 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Johnston County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Johnston 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.

79% of Johnston County households have an internet connection despite having 97.02% availability. 36% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 36% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 37% subscribe to it. A very low number of Johnston 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 Johnston County?

How Much Speed does a Johnston County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Johnston County is 2.6, which is smaller than the Oklahoma average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Johnston County's average household income is $47,809 which is much lower than the Oklahoma average of $72,520 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Johnston County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Oklahoma average of 16%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Oklahoma who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Johnston County has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Johnston County households are much more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 63% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Johnston County?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Johnston County, OK.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Johnston County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Johnston County?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Johnston County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Johnston 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 Johnston County is Sparklight.
• The fastest internet provider should be Vyve Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Sparklight may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Johnston County is Sparklight.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and AtLink Broadband has the broadest coverage in Johnston 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 Johnston County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Johnston 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 Johnston County's D ISP Report Card and 23 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.