In the Columbus metro area there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.95% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 968 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.

 

11 Internet Service Providers in Columbus

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

98.34%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

77.83%

Avg. Speed:

74 Mbps

WOW! | Cable

Availability:

62.83%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

13.12%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

10.10%

Avg. Speed:

34 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

5.43%

Avg. Speed:

120 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

5.04%

Avg. Speed:

21 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

2.22%

Avg. Speed:

963 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

37.10%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Point Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

4.40%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

3.10%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

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

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 the Columbus metro area is internet available?

Columbus, OH map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 99.95% of the Columbus metro area. 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 Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in the Columbus metro area above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in the Columbus metro area.

 

How fast are internet speeds in the Columbus metro area?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Columbus metro area.

Columbus, OH map of local internet speeds

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The average Columbus home can get up to 968 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 67.87% 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 0.50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Columbus metro area.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Columbus metro area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in the Columbus metro area?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Columbus metro area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.

 

Internet Market Health in Columbus

Columbus, OH map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the the Columbus metro area 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 the Columbus metro area based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (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 healthy.

Columbus internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 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, fixed wireless, and fiber, 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 5 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, the Columbus metro area is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet 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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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Columbus. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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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Spectrum's Columbus cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Columbus, OH

AT&T DSL coverage

About 77.83%, or 1,361,491 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 the Columbus metro area.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 14 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus metro area 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 74 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Columbus. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 54.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 11.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 14.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 5.8% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In the Columbus metro area 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 11 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 the Columbus metro area 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 15 Mbps.

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AT&T's Columbus DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 66.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 14.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 6.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 7.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.3 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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The following maximum speeds are marketed to WOW! customers in Columbus. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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WOW!'s Columbus cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Columbus, OH

AT&T fiber coverage

About 13.12%, or 229,608 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 a very small piece of the Columbus metro area.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus metro area can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Columbus. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In the Columbus metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Columbus fiber providers. AT&T 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 the Columbus metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.

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AT&T's Columbus fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Earthlink DSL in Columbus, OH

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 10.10%, or 176,666 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, south, north, southeast, southwest, and west Columbus area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Columbus metro area.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus metro area can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 34 Mbps.

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

  • 10.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 6.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 18.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 19.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 27.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 4.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In the Columbus metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 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 the Columbus metro area is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 2.2 Mbps.

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Earthlink's Columbus DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 10.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 6.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 7.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 18.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 52.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Columbus, OH

Windstream DSL coverage

About 5.43%, or 94,980 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, southeast, southwest, northwest, and south Columbus area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Columbus metro area.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 16 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus metro area can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 120 Mbps.

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

  • 5.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 34.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 23.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 12.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 10.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 16.0 Mbps
  • 3.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In the Columbus metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus DSL providers. Windstream offers 15 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 the Columbus metro area is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 108 Mbps.

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Windstream's Columbus DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 4.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 31.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 21.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 11.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 10.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Columbus, OH

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 5.04%, or 88,170 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, north, southeast, southwest, and northwest Columbus area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Columbus metro area.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 22 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus metro area can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 21 Mbps.

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

  • 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 65.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 14.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 4.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 10.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 38.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 5.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In the Columbus metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus DSL providers. Centurylink offers 14 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 the Columbus metro area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Columbus DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 10.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 13.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 4.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 23.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 12.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 13.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in Columbus, OH

Windstream fiber coverage

About 2.22%, or 38,866 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and east Columbus area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Columbus metro area.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is above average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus metro area can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 963 Mbps.

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

  • 95.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 3.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In the Columbus metro area 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 above average compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Windstream offers 7 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 the Columbus metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 963 Mbps.

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

  • 95.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 3.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Columbus, OH

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 37.10%, or 649,073 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 some of the Columbus metro area.

 

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 the Columbus metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus metro area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Columbus. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Columbus metro area 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 below average 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 the Columbus metro area is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Columbus fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Columbus, OH

Point Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 4.40%, or 76,952 people, have Point Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, southwest, northwest, and west Columbus area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Columbus metro area.

 

Point Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

Point Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Point Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus metro area can order from Point Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 15 Mbps.

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

  • 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 6.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 14.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 76.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

Point Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Columbus metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Point Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. Point Broadband offers 3 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 the Columbus metro area is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Point Broadband customers can get speeds up to 4.0 Mbps.

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Point Broadband's Columbus fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 98.2% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 1.8% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbus, OH

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 3.10%, or 54,227 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, west, and south Columbus area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Columbus metro area.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus metro area can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Columbus. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Columbus metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Columbus fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Columbus Internet 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 internet in the Columbus metro area compare to the rest of Ohio?

Internet speeds in the Columbus metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Ohio: 902 Mbps in Ohio versus 968 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Ohio is 99.83% versus 99.95% in the Columbus metro area.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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.

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