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Internet providers in Columbus, IN

Frontier
22% available in Columbus
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

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Xfinity
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Enjoy Netflix, Peacock, and Apple TV+ for $15/month when added to your Xfinity Internet or Xfinity TV subscription.

Hughesnet
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)ā—Š

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Starlink
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)ā—Š
TOAST.net
50% available in Columbus
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Internet Communications, Inc.
60% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Blueriver Networking Services, Inc.
16% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
15Mbps
Comcast Business
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(50)ā—Š
Frontier
28% available in Columbus
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

Sign up for Fiber 2 Gig Internet and claim a $200 Visa Reward Card. Terms apply, check for availability.

Hughesnet
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)ā—Š

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

TOAST.net
50% available in Columbus
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Internet Communications, Inc.
60% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Columbus
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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Intelligent Fiber Network
40% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Blueriver Networking Services, Inc.
16% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Zayo Group
12% available in Columbus
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
DataBank
7% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Mint
Available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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AT&T Wireless
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
Xfinity Mobile
Available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Xfinity Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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Verizon Wireless
67% available in Columbus
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 Columbus

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

Average starting price
$221.38/mo

Average speed
189.1 Mbps

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Columbus Residential Internet Coverage

The small suburban community of Columbus has a growing population of 44,000 people. Several national and local internet service companies bring different types of internet coverage to this community.

One popular option in Columbus is AT&T, which offers both DSL and fiber internet. Service covers Cuba in the north and runs south to Jonesville.

For residents of northern Columbus, CenturyLink is an excellent option. The CenturyLink network reaches North Columbus, Parkside, and Cuba.

For cable, many customers choose Xfinity. With the exclusion of a few northeastern neighborhoods, all of Columbus is covered.

With a service map that runs through central and southwestern Columbus, Smithville Holding Company is widely available in this area. Coverage reaches from Burnsville in the east to Jonesville in the south.

Lightbound is another local option that covers most of the major neighborhoods in Columbus.

Central neighborhoods enjoy access to the internet through Fairnet. Neighborhoods within this company's service area include Parkside, State Street, East Columbus, and Everroad Park.

One Communications offers sporadic coverage throughout Columbus and surrounding communities. Some of the neighborhoods it serves include Everroad Park, Jonesville, and Cuba.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Columbus

Average download speed
189.13 Mbps

Average upload speed
68.76 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
33.27 ms

Average jitter
7.64 ms

 

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Summary of Columbus internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Frontier DSL N/A 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
Xfinity Cable 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
TOAST.net DSL & Fiber 100 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for TOAST.net
Internet Communications, Inc. Fixed Wireless 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Internet Communications, Inc.
Blueriver Networking Services, Inc. Fixed Wireless 15 Mbps N/A View Plans for Blueriver Networking Services, Inc.

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.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Columbus

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on internet providers in Columbus.

XFINITY

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Barbara P | 11-05-2018

I am a senior citizen and I cannot afford very much I need to really cut some of this stuff out I'll be 80 years old and I do like to watch TV and movies this is all there is for seniors to do but it's so expensive

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Barbara P | 11-05-2018

I am a senior citizen and I cannot afford very much I need to really cut some of this stuff out I'll be 80 years old and I do like to watch TV and movies this is all there is for seniors to do but it's so expensive

Was this review helpful? Yes 319 No 14

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