In Columbia there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 48.49% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Providers in Columbia

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

39.25%

Avg. Speed:

980 Mbps

DUO Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

29.43%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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

 

Columbia 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 is fiber internet available?

Columbia, KY map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 48.49% of Columbia. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Columbia above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Columbia?

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

Columbia, KY map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Columbia home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 48.49% of residents can get.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Columbia?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 48.49% of Columbia homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 10.95% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 31.03%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.53%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Columbia homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

Windstream Fiber in Columbia, KY

Windstream fiber coverage

About 39.25%, or 5,215 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbia area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbia.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 980 Mbps.

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

  • 97.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In Columbia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbia fiber providers. Windstream offers 2 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 is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 200 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 980 Mbps.

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

  • 97.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

 

 

DUO Broadband Fiber in Columbia, KY

DUO Broadband fiber coverage

About 29.43%, or 3,910 people, have DUO Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbia area. DUO Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbia.

 

DUO Broadband fiber download speeds

DUO Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, DUO Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from DUO Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

DUO Broadband fiber upload speeds

In Columbia download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for DUO Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, DUO Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia fiber providers. DUO Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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DUO Broadband's Columbia fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Columbia Fiber by Area

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

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

Fiber internet speeds in Columbia are faster versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 857 Mbps in Kentucky versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Kentucky is 83.81% versus 48.49% in Columbia.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
45.17%
30.63%
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91.86%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
75.09%
29.59%
65.60%
3.51%
0.00%

What does fiber internet look like in other cities?

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