In the Columbus metro area there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 98.35% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 978 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Columbus
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Columbus metro area are not shown.
Columbus Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Columbus metro area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.35% of the Columbus metro area. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in the Columbus metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the Columbus metro area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Columbus metro area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Columbus home can get up to 978 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 62.84% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 35.51% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Columbus metro area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Columbus metro area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Columbus metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Columbus metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.12% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for 82.43% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Columbus homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Columbus metro area, along with details on where in the Columbus metro area and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Columbus, OH
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.34%, or 1,720,442 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Columbus metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Columbus metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Columbus cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Columbus metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Columbus, OH
WOW! cable coverage
About 62.83%, or 1,099,167 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. WOW! is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Columbus metro area.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus metro area can order from WOW! goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In the Columbus metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for WOW! cable. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Columbus metro area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Columbus Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Columbus metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the Columbus metro area compare to the rest of Ohio?
Cable internet speeds in the Columbus metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Ohio: 937 Mbps in Ohio versus 978 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Ohio is 93.79% versus 98.35% in the Columbus metro area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Columbus metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Williamsport, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Columbus, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Grandview Heights, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bexley, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marble Cliff, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Valleyview, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Upper Arlington, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Whitehall, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Urbancrest, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Obetz, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Nashville Metro, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Jose Metro, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Indianapolis Metro, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Milwaukee Metro, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Austin Metro, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland Metro, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Antonio, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kansas City Metro, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cincinnati Metro, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Las Vegas Metro, NV: less cable coverage, faster speeds