Internet providers in Columbus, NE

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.

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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Average download speed
163.33 Mbps

Average upload speed
81.29 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
48.93 ms

Average jitter
6.71 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Columbus?

Spectrum - No data caps
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

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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)	3.5/5
Frontier	DSL	N/A	3.5/5
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internetor call 833-469-4276
Quantum Fiber	Fiber	2000 Mbps	4.1/5
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	3.5/5
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5
Starlink	Satellite	300 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Nextlink Internet	Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	3.5/5
GigFire	Fixed Wireless	35 Mbps	4.0/5
Stealth Broadband	Fixed Wireless	100 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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Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com compares internet providers within cities and metro areas to give customers the most relevant insights into their internet options. When comparing providers, we consider the following:

Provider coverage areas
Advertised speeds
Real-world speeds (speed test data)
Customer feedback
Other relevant localized data

We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

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