Best Internet Providers in Johnston, RI
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Johnston, RI
Johnston has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless 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 Johnston.
Ranks compare Johnston with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Johnston, RI at a Glance
Johnston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Johnston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Johnston, RI?
Cox Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Johnston based on 29 Rhode Island customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Johnston?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Johnston
How Johnston Compares to Places Its Size
Johnston's report card score is in the top 49% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 49%.
| Measure | Johnston | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Providence County | Rhode Island | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.2% | top 15% | 95.8% | 90.7% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,999 Mbps | bottom 25% | 1,984 Mbps | 1,934 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | bottom 25% | 5.9 | 5.7 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 41% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | bottom 39% | 13% | 13% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 33% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 38% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 33% | 76% | 78% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | bottom 45% | 77% | 80% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $104,463 | top 39% | $87,567 | $96,849 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 13% | 17% | 17% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 98.2% of homes in Johnston, against 95.8% across Providence County and 90.7% across Rhode Island. Households in Johnston are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $104,463 (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 Johnston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Johnston?
EarthLink Fiber in Johnston, RI
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 98.2% of Johnston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Johnston, RI
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 98.2% of Johnston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Johnston, RI
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Johnston homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Johnston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Johnston, RI
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Johnston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Johnston, RI
Availability:
86.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% of Johnston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Johnston, RI
Availability:
86.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% of Johnston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Johnston, RI
Availability:
30.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
211 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.8% of Johnston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 211 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Johnston?
Cox Cable in Johnston, RI
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 99.0% of Johnston homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Johnston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Johnston, RI.
Internet in Johnston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Johnston has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Johnston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Johnston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02919 | 29,367 | 98.2% | 1,999 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 71/100 |
How Johnston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Johnston that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Greenville has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Smithfield the fewest (79.9%); Johnston has 98.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston (this page) | 29,332 | 98.2% | 1,999 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 71/100 |
| Providence metro area | 1,676,579 | 72.8% | 1,903 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Cranston | 83,257 | 94.7% | 1,976 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 69/100 |
| East Providence | 20,891 | 99.7% | 1,994 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Lincoln | 19,477 | 99.3% | 1,992 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 67/100 |
| North Providence | 17,410 | 92.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 53/100 |
| Smithfield | 14,485 | 79.9% | 1,951 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 74/100 |
| Greenville | 8,296 | 99.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 60/100 |
| North Scituate | 8,027 | 98.9% | 1,972 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 64/100 |
| Stillwater | 340 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Saundersville | 201 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 55/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Johnston?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Cox Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Johnston
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Johnston Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Rhode Island internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Johnston residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 3.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Rhode Island, with 3.77 out of 5 stars and 98.6% coverage in Johnston.
At a national level, based on 2677 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Johnston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Johnston, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Johnston Overall | Rhode Island Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox |  (0) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Johnston
Based on data reported by Johnston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cox Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Johnston. 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 rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Cox Communications. This indicates Cox reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Johnston Speed | Rhode Island Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | (0) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (1) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Johnston?
Of the providers in Johnston, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Johnston where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Rhode Island or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 3.46 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cox Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.19 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Johnston, Rhode Island, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Johnston
| ISP / Tech Type | Johnston Affordability | Rhode Island Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Rhode Island
Customer Reviews
A West Warwick, RI Customer
Verizon Fiber
May 13, 2026 Glen M
Cox Cable
November 26, 2025 We've been customers of Cox Communications for more than two years. We are very with them. The installation technicians provide a high level of customer service. They are very caring individuals.
Kathy F
Verizon Fiber
July 26, 2025 Verizon has the only reliable internet service in this area. Since changing to Fios I have experienced perfect connections. Customer service is proactive in recommending pricing options that are benefical to the customer. They are consistent with equipment upgrades and service upgrade announcements and communications. I could not be more satisfied with Verizon. Truth
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A Bristol, RI Customer
Cox Cable
April 16, 2025 Paige W
Cox Cable
December 09, 2024 Using cox is alright. I haven't been a customer for very long so others may have differing opinions. The way they handle customers is fine, not exceptional. As someone who has a lower budget and was looking for internet for working from home, they do the job.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Johnston?
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 is Cox.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Cox Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Johnston is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cox Communications has the broadest coverage in Johnston, available to 99.2% 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.