Give us a call
Our experts can help you find the right plan at the right price.
Call: (844) 451-2720
Internet providers in Johnstown, NY
Shop the best Johnstown internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providersInternet providers in your area
Jump to section
Johnstown, NY internet providers
| Provider | ||||
| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 15 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 19% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 15 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.851% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Need help?Johnstown internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
8750
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 94.94%
3 providers - 20.09%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Johnstown is comparable to the rest of New York - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Johnstown area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Johnstown residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.850% of those living in Johnstown.
There are five internet providers serving the Johnstown area, and 94.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Johnstown's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Johnstown
The largest internet providers in Johnstown are Frontier, Spectrum, and Windstream bringing DSL and cable options to Johnstown.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Johnstown residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Johnstown’s third most-available internet provider, Windstream, offers DSL to around 19% of Johnstown residents.
Frontier DSL internet
|
|
|
|
|
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Johnstown covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Johnstown to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Johnstown, $40.59.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Johnstown, $0.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Johnstown. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Johnstown's providers, 72 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
|
|
|
|
|
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Johnstown covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Johnstown residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Johnstown, $40.59.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Johnstown, $0.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Johnstown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Johnstown's providers, 72 Mbps.
Windstream DSL internet
|
|
|
|
|
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to a limited number of households in Johnstown covering 19% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream uses telephone lines in Johnstown to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Johnstown, $40.59.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.33 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Johnstown, $0.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in Johnstown. These download speeds are available to 19% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Johnstown's providers, 72 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Johnstown, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Johnstown, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Johnstown and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Johnstown at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Johnstown at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Johnstown residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Johnstown?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Johnstown with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Johnstown. The next fastest internet provider in Johnstown is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 19% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Johnstown?
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in Johnstown with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Johnstown, $40.59.
Is fiber internet available in Johnstown?
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Johnstown, covering 1.851% of the city.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
How do I change internet providers?
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
How can we help?
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for internet news and promos
By subscribing, you agree to receive Allconnect newsletter and promotional emails. Your privacy is important to us.