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Internet providers in Columbus, MN

1. Frontier
41% available in Columbus
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

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2. Xfinity
89% available in Columbus
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps

Enjoy Netflix, Peacock, and Apple TV+ for $15/month when added to your Xfinity Internet or Xfinity TV subscription.

3. CenturyLink
40% available in Columbus
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

Order online, Fiber Internet up to 100 Mbps for $55/mo

4. Hughesnet
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(420)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

5. Viasat
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
6. Gateway Fiber
37% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps
7. Nextera Communications
78% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
6Mbps
8. Midco
90% available in Columbus
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Comcast Business
89% available in Columbus
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(48)ā—Š
2. Frontier
52% available in Columbus
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

Sign up for Fiber 2 Gig Internet and claim a $200 Visa Reward Card.

3. Hughesnet
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(420)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

4. Viasat
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
5. Gateway Fiber
37% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps
6. Ooma
50% available in Columbus
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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7. Zayo Group
57% available in Columbus
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
8. Nextera Communications
78% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
6Mbps
9. Midco
90% available in Columbus
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
2. Visible
Available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
3. Xfinity Mobile
Available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Xfinity Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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4. AT&T Wireless
100% available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
5. Verizon Wireless
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
6. Tello Mobile
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

What’s a good internet speed?

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0ā€“5 Mbps

Works for:

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

5ā€“40 Mbps

Works for:

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

40ā€“100 Mbps

Works for:

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

100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

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

500ā€“1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Columbus

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

Average starting price
$67.84/mo

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Columbus Residential Internet Coverage

Looking for high speed Internet service in the Minnesota town of Columbus? You're in the right place. By exploring the providers listed on this page, you can find a company that meets your need for speed and reliability.

DSL is provided by several companies in the Columbus area. One of the fastest options is CenturyLink, which maintains a network that sprawls across all of Columbus and reaches into many other suburban Minnesota communities. Through Frontier, several Columbus neighborhoods can choose high speed DSL service.

Cable is also widely available in Columbus. Look into plans available through Xfinity, a national cable provider that includes all of Columbus in its coverage map. You can also explore options through Midcontinent Communications, a local provider with blazing fast download speeds.

If you're interested in business Internet service in Columbus, there's another option to check out. Through Megapath, Columbus business customers can access reliable copper wireline coverage.

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Summary of Columbus internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Frontier DSL N/A 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
Xfinity Cable 1200 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
CenturyLink DSL 100 Mbps 3.4/5 View Plans for CenturyLink
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Gateway Fiber Fiber 2000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Gateway Fiber
Nextera Communications Fixed Wireless 6 Mbps N/A View Plans for Nextera Communications
Midco Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Midco

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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