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Internet providers in Columbus, NE

T-Mobile Home Internet
73% available in Columbus
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

For a limited time, get a FREE 40-inch Smart TV when you sign up for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet online or $150 back. Terms apply.

Spectrum
50% available in Columbus
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – Starting at $30/mo.

Frontier
99% 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. Terms apply, check for availability.

Quantum Fiber
30% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps
Nextlink Internet
69% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Rise Broadband
73% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
250Mbps

User Rating(75)
Hughesnet
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Viasat
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Starlink
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)
Stealth Broadband
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
GigFire
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
35Mbps
Eagle Communications, Inc.
11% available in Columbus
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Spectrum
50% available in Columbus
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – Starting at $30/mo.

Frontier
99% 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. Terms apply, check for availability.

Nextlink Internet
69% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Rise Broadband
73% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
250Mbps

User Rating(75)
Hughesnet
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Viasat
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Stealth Broadband
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
GigFire
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
35Mbps
Eagle Communications, Inc.
11% available in Columbus
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Unite Private Networks
3% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Mint
Available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
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Available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Spectrum Mobile
99% available in Columbus
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
50% available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
AT&T Wireless
50% available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE 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 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
$166.86/mo

Average speed
161.3 Mbps

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Columbus Residential Internet Coverage

Nebraska is full of friendly people and tight-knit communities, and that's clear when you look at the town of Columbus. In this small town, there's no shortage of new friends to make. You can get even more out of your free time in Columbus with a high speed Internet plan that keeps you connected to local events, the news, and entertainment options.

DSL is available in a handful of Columbus neighborhoods, thanks to the Frontier network. The Frontier network reaches most of Columbus, although some outer parts of the city do fall out of the service area. Download speeds vary a bit between plans, making it easy for people to find the right speed for their usage habits and budget.

Cable is a bit more widely available in Columbus, since several companies offer this service in the city. A popular choice is Spectrum, which offers some of the most impressive download speeds in this part of Nebraska. The network is large and well developed, covering several other Nebraska communities. Similar coverage is available through local provider Internet Nebraska Corporation.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Columbus

Average download speed
161.31 Mbps

Average upload speed
82.33 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
45.94 ms

Average jitter
6.51 ms

 

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Internet Provider Availability Map

Learn more about T-Mobile Home Internet

Learn more about Spectrum

Learn more about Frontier

Learn more about Quantum Fiber

Learn more about Nextlink Internet

Learn more about Rise Broadband

Learn more about Hughesnet

Learn more about Viasat

Learn more about Starlink

Learn more about Stealth Broadband

Learn more about GigFire

Learn more about Eagle Communications, Inc.

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Summary of Columbus 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
Quantum Fiber Fiber 2000 Mbps 4.1/5 View Plans for Quantum Fiber
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 250 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Rise Broadband
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps N/A View Plans for Stealth Broadband
GigFire Fixed Wireless 35 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for GigFire
Eagle Communications, Inc. Cable 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Eagle Communications, Inc.

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.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Columbus

Don't worry, you're not alone out there. Read some reviews from verified customers to get the real scoop
on internet providers in Columbus.

Spectrum

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Karl A | 08-14-2023

There is no worse company on the planet than Spectrum. Go without internet if they are your only choice. They used to be the only game in my town till Allo came in. EVERYONE is dropping Spectrum. Worst customer service anywhere. You can't chat with a real person on the website. They have no email to register a complaint. Numerous service outages. I cancelled and went with Allo, so far so good. My billing cycle was such that I ended service with Spectrum on June 8th, but the new billing cycle started June 5th. No prorated refund! "Sorry sir we don't do that." So I paid 65 bucks for 3 days of internet. Spectrum is a HORRIBLE company.

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Spectrum

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Karl A | 08-14-2023

There is no worse company on the planet than Spectrum. Go without internet if they are your only choice. They used to be the only game in my town till Allo came in. EVERYONE is dropping Spectrum. Worst customer service anywhere. You can't chat with a real person on the website. They have no email to register a complaint. Numerous service outages. I cancelled and went with Allo, so far so good. My billing cycle was such that I ended service with Spectrum on June 8th, but the new billing cycle started June 5th. No prorated refund! "Sorry sir we don't do that." So I paid 65 bucks for 3 days of internet. Spectrum is a HORRIBLE company.

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