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Internet providers in Columbia, IL

T-Mobile Home Internet
37% available in Columbia
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

Order online and get a $200 prepaid Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.

Spectrum
38% available in Columbia
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – all with a multi-year price guarantee.

Frontier
26% available in Columbia
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

Sign up for Fiber 1 Gig Internet and claim a $100 Visa Reward Card. Offer ends 9/30.

Norcom 2000, Inc.
15% available in Columbia
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1Mbps
Wisper Internet
26% available in Columbia
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
King Street Wireless
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
DSL, Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Spectrum
38% available in Columbia
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – all with a multi-year price guarantee.

Frontier
59% available in Columbia
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

Sign up for Fiber 1 Gig Internet and claim a $100 Visa Reward Card. Offer ends 9/30.

Wisper Internet
26% available in Columbia
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
DSL, Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Mint
Available in Columbia
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Columbia
Connection:
Mobile
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4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Tello Mobile
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Spectrum Mobile
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Mobile
Spectrum Mobile
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

Only available to Spectrum Internet customers. Buy one line of Unlimited Data Plan and get the second line FREE for 12 months + extra $100 off when you trade-in an eligible device with the purchase of a new line and phone activation.

Verizon Wireless
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
AT&T Wireless
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

What’s a good internet speed?

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Columbia

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Columbia area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$90.99/mo

Average speed
152.3 Mbps

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Columbia Residential Internet Coverage

Located almost directly south of the Missouri city of St. Louis, the western Illinois city of Columbia is a small suburb surrounded by suburban communities, state parks, and farming land. Those who call this calm and peaceful city home enjoy a number of conveniences, including affordable and dependable high speed Internet service.

DSL is one of the most widely available services in Columbia, since it's available through several companies. You could consider AT&T during your search, since it's one of the largest providers in this part of Illinois. A few different download speeds are available through this company. You could also consider plans available through Frontier, which maintains a sizable DSL network in Columbia. Harrisonville Telephone Company is a local provider with DSL and fiber optic connection options.

If you're more interested in cable service in Columbia, check out Spectrum. Spectrum has a large network that sprawls across the entirety of Columbia and into nearby communities.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Columbia

Average download speed
152.32 Mbps

Average upload speed
12.98 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
19.21 ms

Average jitter
14.52 ms

 

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245000

Connection
5G Home

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Summary of Columbia internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.5/5 View Plans for Spectrum
Frontier DSL N/A 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
Norcom 2000, Inc. Fixed Wireless 1 Mbps N/A View Plans for Norcom 2000, Inc.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Wisper Internet
King Street Wireless Fixed Wireless 1 Mbps N/A
Harrisonville Telephone Company DSL, Fiber & Fixed Wireless 1000 Mbps N/A

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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