Internet providers in Columbia, IL

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.

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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Average download speed
219.54 Mbps

Average upload speed
26.05 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
17.76 ms

Average jitter
6.15 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Columbia?

Spectrum - No data caps
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds

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Summary of Columbia internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum CTAM Plans
Frontier	DSL	N/A	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Harrisonville Telephone Company	DSL, Fiber & Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	N/A
King Street Wireless	Fixed Wireless	1 Mbps	N/A
Wisper Internet	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Wisper Internet
Norcom 2000, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	1 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Norcom 2000, Inc.