How much internet speed do I need?
5+ Mbps- Regular browsing
- Music streaming
- Ideal for 1 person
- HD video streaming
- Casual gaming
- Ideal for 1-2 people
- Ultra HD streaming
- Frequent gaming
- Ideal for 2-4 people
- Simultaneous HD streaming
- Simultaneous gaming
- Ideal for 4+
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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.
Available in Columbia
Available in Columbia
Available in Columbia
Available in Columbia
Available in Columbia
Available in Columbia
Available in Columbia
Available in Columbia
Available in Columbia
Available in Columbia
Available in Columbia
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Internet Provider Availability Map
What is the best internet provider in Columbia?
Columbia Residential Internet Coverage
The city of Columbia in South Carolina serves millions of residents, tourists, and employees, which is why reliable internet service is so crucial.
Those who prefer the reliability of DSL can choose AT&T, a provider with a large service area that reaches almost all of Columbia. Northern communities in this city are Forest Hills, Heathwood, and Arcadia Lakes. Southern communities include Springdale and St. Andrews. Time Warner Cable, known for its national coverage map, offers high-speed cable to all of Columbia.
In addition to the neighborhoods listed above, Time Warner Cable is available in Melrose Heights, Shandon, Seven Oaks, and Forest Acres.
The university community of Columbia is covered by both Time Warner Cable and AT&T, ensuring that students and professionals have high-speed internet options. As AT&T starts to develop its fiber network, highly populated parts of Columbia may be first to get fiber installed.
Internet Provider types in Columbia
Internet Provider availability in Columbia,SC
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Summary of Columbia Internet Providers
| Provider | Type | Download speeds up to |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | DSL & Fiber | 1000 Mbps |
| Spectrum | Cable | 100 Mbps |
| Viasat | Satellite | 25 Mbps |
Customer Reviews of Internet Providers in Columbia
AT&T Customer
The speed of AT&T DSL is lacking, especially considering the cost. I get 6MB which is nowhere near fast enough without going business class. It should be much faster.
Dan Huddlestun Columbia, SC2014-04-11
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