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Internet providers in Columbia, PA

Brightspeed
62% available in Columbia
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Ltd avail/areas. 2000 Mbps not avail in all areas.

Xfinity
99% available in Columbia
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.

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

User Rating(181)
Pencor Services
5% available in Columbia
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Comcast Business
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(50)
Pencor Services
5% available in Columbia
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Mint
Available in Columbia
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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

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

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
99% available in Columbia
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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

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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 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
$222.64/mo

Average speed
275.4 Mbps

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Columbia Residential Internet Coverage

Found on the major highway between Lancaster and York, Columbia is a fairly small Pennsylvania city with a tight-knit community. However, thanks to expansion by local and national Internet service providers, this city enjoys coverage through several companies.

DSL and fiber are two popular choices for Columbia residents. You could check out CenturyLink, a national ISP that brings fiber optic and DSL coverage to the entirety of Columbia. Not only does the entire city fit into the service area, the network runs east to reach other communities like Lancaster.

Multiple companies have cable coverage options in Columbia. You could look into Xfinity, a prominent national provider with a network that covers this entire region of Pennsylvania. On top of that, Xfinity has some of the fastest download speeds available in Pennsylvania. Atlantic Broadband also supplies cable service to Columbia residents. There are several download speed options and plans for homes and businesses through Atlantic Broadband.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Columbia

Average download speed
275.38 Mbps

Average upload speed
146.72 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
17.53 ms

Average jitter
7.7 ms

 

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Summary of Columbia internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Brightspeed Fiber 2000 Mbps 3.3/5 View Plans for Brightspeed
Xfinity Cable 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
Pencor Services Cable 50 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Pencor Services

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 Columbia

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on internet providers in Columbia.

Brightspeed

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Grace G | 10-09-2023

Phones do not work.at any request.at all.can not get a Tec.when you do talk to someone.they do not listen to what you requested like a Tec.i only spoke to one Tec that got my internet on after they shut it of when I only wanted house phone off,that was 5 star and he was a Tec.so please fix phone line problem.also employees to not hang up.when speaking.and listen to your needs.thank you.

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Grace G | 10-09-2023

Phones do not work.at any request.at all.can not get a Tec.when you do talk to someone.they do not listen to what you requested like a Tec.i only spoke to one Tec that got my internet on after they shut it of when I only wanted house phone off,that was 5 star and he was a Tec.so please fix phone line problem.also employees to not hang up.when speaking.and listen to your needs.thank you.

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