Internet providers in Columbus, NC

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What is the best internet provider in Columbus?

Spectrum - No data caps
Windstream - No long-term commitment required
HughesNet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

Internet Provider Types in Columbus

Cable

57%
Coverage

DSL

38%
Coverage

Fiber

47%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Columbus

3 Mbps

100%
Availability

10 Mbps

100%
Availability

25 Mbps

100%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

100%

Columbus

96%

North Carolina

79%

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Columbus Residential Internet Coverage

Located just north of the border shared by North Carolina and South Carolina, Columbus is a fairly small community with a stable population. With the right Internet plan in this area, you can stay entertained wherever you go, check out employment options, study, or stay in touch with loved ones.

DSL is available through multiple companies in Columbus. Start your search with AT&T, which maintains one of the largest networks in this part of the country. The DSL network of AT&T offers several download speeds and affordable pricing. The region's other primary DSL option is Windstream, which offers dependable and affordable service to most of the city.

If fiber optic service is a better fit for you, check out the plans available through AT&T. Some of the fastest fiber optic speeds are available through Spectrum, which covers most of Columbus with its network. Spectrum also maintains a sizable cable network in Columbus.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Columbus

Spectrum offers Internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)

Windstream offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps

TDS Telecom offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps

Viasat offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps

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Summary of Columbus internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	2.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum
Windstream	DSL	1000 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Windstream
HughesNet	Geo Satellite	25 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	1.5/5	View Plans for Viasat
ispMint	DSL	100 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for ispMint
Unlimitedville	LTE Home	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Unlimitedville
Skyrunner Inc.	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Skyrunner Inc.
RiverStreet Networks	DSL & Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for RiverStreet Networks
TDS Telecom	Cable, DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline	1000 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for TDS Telecom

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.

Internet providers in Columbus, NC

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