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Internet providers in Columbus, MN

Frontier
64% 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.

Xfinity
89% 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.

Quantum Fiber
17% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
940Mbps
Hughesnet
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)ā—Š

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Viasat
73% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Starlink
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)ā—Š
Gateway Fiber
37% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps
Midco
90% available in Columbus
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Nextera Communications
78% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
6Mbps
Comcast Business
89% available in Columbus
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(50)ā—Š
Frontier
62% 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.

Viasat
73% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Gateway Fiber
37% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps
Midco
90% available in Columbus
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Nextera Communications
78% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
6Mbps
Zayo Group
57% available in Columbus
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Columbus
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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Mint
Available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
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4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Verizon Wireless
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE 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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AT&T Wireless
100% available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

What’s a good internet speed?

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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
$255.73/mo

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Columbus Residential Internet Coverage

Looking for high speed Internet service in the Minnesota town of Columbus? You're in the right place. By exploring the providers listed on this page, you can find a company that meets your need for speed and reliability.

DSL is provided by several companies in the Columbus area. One of the fastest options is CenturyLink, which maintains a network that sprawls across all of Columbus and reaches into many other suburban Minnesota communities. Through Frontier, several Columbus neighborhoods can choose high speed DSL service.

Cable is also widely available in Columbus. Look into plans available through Xfinity, a national cable provider that includes all of Columbus in its coverage map. You can also explore options through Midcontinent Communications, a local provider with blazing fast download speeds.

If you're interested in business Internet service in Columbus, there's another option to check out. Through Megapath, Columbus business customers can access reliable copper wireline coverage.

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What is the best internet provider in Columbus?

  • Frontier - No-contract plans available
  • Xfinity - High speeds widely available
  • Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
  • Viasat - Widely available
  • Midco - High speeds for multiple users

Compare internet providers in your area

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 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
Quantum Fiber Fiber 940 Mbps 4.1/5 View Plans for Quantum Fiber
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
Gateway Fiber Fiber 2000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Gateway Fiber
Midco Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Midco
Nextera Communications Fixed Wireless 6 Mbps N/A View Plans for Nextera Communications

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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