In Columbus there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.55% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 994 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.
7 Internet Service Providers in Columbus
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Columbus 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 Columbus is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.55% of Columbus. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is WOW!. Call one of the companies with service in Columbus above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Columbus.
How fast are internet speeds in Columbus?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Columbus.
Internet Speed Key
The average Columbus home can get up to 994 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 95.67% 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Columbus.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Columbus, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Columbus?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbus you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 43.28% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for 55.89% 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.
Internet Market Health in Columbus
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Columbus internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Columbus based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.6 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Columbus internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Columbus homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Columbus internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Columbus is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Columbus, along with details on where in Columbus and at what speeds.
WOW! Cable in Columbus, GA
WOW! cable coverage
About 93.61%, or 166,777 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 most of Columbus.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus 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 Columbus 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 one of 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 Columbus is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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AT&T DSL in Columbus, GA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 84.75%, or 150,994 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbus.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus DSL providers. AT&T offers 9 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 Columbus is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.6 Mbps.
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- 12.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 30.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 14.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 0.3 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Columbus, GA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 74.46%, or 132,659 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbus.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Columbus cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Spectrum Cable in Columbus, GA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 40.41%, or 71,990 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 some of Columbus.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Columbus, GA
AT&T fiber coverage
About 35.78%, or 63,751 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbus.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from AT&T 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
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WOW! Fiber in Columbus, GA
WOW! fiber coverage
About 16.70%, or 29,749 people, have WOW! fiber 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 small portion of Columbus.
WOW! fiber download speeds
WOW! is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, WOW! fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus 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! fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for WOW! fiber. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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T-Mobile Home Internet in Columbus, GA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 17.57%, or 31,300 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbus.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Columbus Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Columbus or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Columbus compare to the rest of Georgia?
Internet speeds in Columbus are comparable versus the average speeds in Georgia: 922 Mbps in Georgia versus 994 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Georgia is 98.83% versus 99.55% in Columbus.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Columbus are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Fort Benning, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Phenix City, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Midland, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Benning South, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smiths Station, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smiths, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fortson, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cataula, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cusseta, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Highland Pines, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Yonkers, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Evansville, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tempe, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glendale, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Murfreesboro, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cape Coral, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sioux Falls, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Overland Park, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rockford, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Corona, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds