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Shop the best Johnstown internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 3.322% |
| Atlantic Broadband | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 90% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.78%
2 providers - 85.73%
3 providers - 3.31%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Johnstown is comparable to the rest of Pennsylvania - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Johnstown area will have access to DSL, which covers 94% of Johnstown residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Johnstown, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Johnstown area, and 85.73% 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 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 9 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| Atlantic Broadband | 145 Mbps | 28 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 15 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Johnstown.
The largest internet providers in Johnstown are Verizon, Atlantic Broadband, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Johnstown.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Johnstown residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Atlantic Broadband, which covers 90% of the area. Johnstown’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Johnstown residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Johnstown covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon 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 Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Johnstown, $51.24.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Johnstown, $0.47.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Johnstown. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Johnstown's providers, 43 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Atlantic Broadband offers broadband to nearly all households in Johnstown covering 90% of the area.
Atlantic Broadband’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 Atlantic Broadband start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Johnstown, $51.24.
Atlantic Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Johnstown, $0.47.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Atlantic Broadband offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Johnstown. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Johnstown's providers, 43 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Johnstown covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Johnstown where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Johnstown, $51.24.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Johnstown, $0.47.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 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, 43 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Johnstown with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.322% of households in Johnstown. The next fastest internet provider in Johnstown is Atlantic Broadband, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Atlantic Broadband 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, $51.24.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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