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Internet providers in Columbia, IL

1. T-Mobile Home Internet
37% available in Columbia
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

Order online and get a $200 prepaid Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.

2. Spectrum
15% available in Columbia
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3. Frontier
26% available in Columbia
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

Sign up for Fiber 2 Gig Internet and claim a $200 Visa Reward Card.

4. Hughesnet
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(417)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

5. Viasat
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
6. Norcom 2000, Inc.
15% available in Columbia
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1Mbps
7. Wisper Internet
26% available in Columbia
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
8. King Street Wireless
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1Mbps
9. Harrisonville Telephone Company
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
DSL, Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Spectrum
15% available in Columbia
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
2. Frontier
59% available in Columbia
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

Sign up for Fiber 2 Gig Internet and claim a $200 Visa Reward Card.

3. Hughesnet
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(417)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

4. Viasat
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
5. Wisper Internet
26% available in Columbia
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
6. Harrisonville Telephone Company
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
DSL, Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Columbia
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
2. Visible
Available in Columbia
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
3. AT&T Wireless
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
4. Verizon Wireless
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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0ā€“5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5ā€“40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40ā€“100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500ā€“1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Columbia

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Columbia area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$75.51/mo

Average speed
143.2 Mbps

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Columbia Residential Internet Coverage

Located almost directly south of the Missouri city of St. Louis, the western Illinois city of Columbia is a small suburb surrounded by suburban communities, state parks, and farming land. Those who call this calm and peaceful city home enjoy a number of conveniences, including affordable and dependable high speed Internet service.

DSL is one of the most widely available services in Columbia, since it's available through several companies. You could consider AT&T during your search, since it's one of the largest providers in this part of Illinois. A few different download speeds are available through this company. You could also consider plans available through Frontier, which maintains a sizable DSL network in Columbia. Harrisonville Telephone Company is a local provider with DSL and fiber optic connection options.

If you're more interested in cable service in Columbia, check out Spectrum. Spectrum has a large network that sprawls across the entirety of Columbia and into nearby communities.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Columbia

Average download speed
143.23 Mbps

Average upload speed
13.52 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
19.92 ms

Average jitter
34.08 ms

 

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Internet Provider Availability Map

Learn more about T-Mobile Home Internet

Learn more about Spectrum

Learn more about Frontier

Learn more about Hughesnet

Learn more about Viasat

Learn more about Norcom 2000, Inc.

Learn more about Wisper Internet

Learn more about King Street Wireless

Learn more about Harrisonville Telephone Company

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Still unsure which internet provider to choose? Check out some of our head-to-head comparisons to help narrow down your decision.

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Summary of Columbia internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.5/5 View Plans for Spectrum
Frontier DSL N/A 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Norcom 2000, Inc. Fixed Wireless 1 Mbps N/A View Plans for Norcom 2000, Inc.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Wisper Internet
King Street Wireless Fixed Wireless 1 Mbps N/A View Plans for King Street Wireless
Harrisonville Telephone Company DSL, Fiber & Fixed Wireless 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Harrisonville Telephone Company

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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