In Columbia Heights there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 51.30% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 842 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.

 

Fiber Internet Service Provider in Columbia Heights

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

51.30%

Avg. Speed:

842 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Columbia Heights are not shown.

 

Columbia Heights Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Columbia Heights is fiber internet available?

Columbia Heights, MN map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 51.30% of Columbia Heights. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Columbia Heights above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Columbia Heights?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Columbia Heights.

Columbia Heights, MN map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Columbia Heights home can get up to 842 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 45.76% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 7.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Columbia Heights.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Columbia Heights, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Columbia Heights?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbia Heights you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Columbia Heights homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 99.86% 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 Columbia Heights homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Columbia Heights, along with details on where in Columbia Heights and at what speeds.

Centurylink Fiber in Columbia Heights, MN

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 51.30%, or 10,001 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbia Heights area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Columbia Heights.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia Heights can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 7.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia Heights customers is up to 842 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Columbia Heights. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 89.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 6.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 7.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In Columbia Heights download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia Heights fiber providers. Centurylink offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia Heights is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 839 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Columbia Heights fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 89.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 6.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Columbia Heights Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Columbia Heights or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Columbia Heights compare to the rest of Minnesota?

Fiber internet speeds in Columbia Heights are comparable versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 962 Mbps in Minnesota versus 842 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Minnesota is 83.65% versus 51.30% in Columbia Heights.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Columbia Heights are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
59.82%
64.64%
40.37%
77.89%
43.13%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
81.69%
39.59%
89.53%
92.72%
0.00%

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