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Internet providers in Columbus, MS

AT&T
48% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

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T-Mobile Home Internet
49% available in Columbus
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

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EarthLink
54% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

User Rating(110)

Fiber internet starting at $39.95

Sparklight
68% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(422)

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

User Rating(426)

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

User Rating(183)
C Spire
76% available in Columbus
C Spire
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Link not provided
Teletec Communications
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
3Mbps
Telephone Electronics Corporation
77% available in Columbus
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Dixie-Net
39% available in Columbus
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
10Mbps
Sparklight
68% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(422)

Cyber Deal: Get $300 off your first 12 months when you sign up for 1 Gig Internet. Limited time only - terms apply.

Earthlink Business
74% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

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AT&T Business
48% available in Columbus
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Hughesnet
99% available in Columbus
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(426)

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C Spire
76% available in Columbus
C Spire
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Link not provided
Telephone Electronics Corporation
77% available in Columbus
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Columbus
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
Mint
Available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
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Available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
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4GLTE Speeds may vary

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AT&T Wireless
67% available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
66% available in Columbus
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

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

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

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

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

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

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

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

500–1,000+ 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
$100.51/mo

Average speed
172 Mbps

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Columbus Residential Internet Coverage

When you start looking for the best internet plan for your family, you'll come across several options in the city of Columbus. This growing city has a well connected population, since 100% of Columbus homes fall into the service area of at least one internet service provider.

Cable internet is a convenient option that accommodates many speed needs and budgets. Through Cable One, 100% of Columbus residents can access high speed cable service.

DSL is comparable to cable internet in terms of speed and cost, so it's also a popular choice for those living and working in Columbus. In this city, 85% of residents have access to DSL through AT&T. Dixie-Net is a local provider that serves 56% of Columbus residents with DSL.

Fiber optic technology is a convenient option for some residents. Through InLine, almost one-fourth of Columbus can access a fiber optic connection that reaches extremely high speeds.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Columbus

Average download speed
171.97 Mbps

Average upload speed
100.4 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
54.68 ms

Average jitter
5.71 ms

 

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Summary of Columbus internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
AT&T Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for AT&T
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
EarthLink Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink
Sparklight Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.0/5
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
C Spire Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.5/5
Teletec Communications Fixed Wireless 3 Mbps N/A Learn more about Teletec Communications
Telephone Electronics Corporation DSL & Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A
Dixie-Net DSL 10 Mbps N/A Learn more about Dixie-Net

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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Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com compares internet providers within cities and metro areas to give customers the most relevant insights into their internet options. When comparing providers, we consider the following:

  • Provider coverage areas 
  • Advertised speeds 
  • Real-world speeds (speed test data) 
  • Customer feedback
  • Other relevant localized data

We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

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