In Columbus there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 99.03% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,197 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Columbus, GA.
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Columbus, GA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Columbus
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Columbus are not shown.
Columbus Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Columbus is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.03% of Columbus. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is WOW!. Call one of the companies with service in Columbus above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Columbus?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Columbus.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Columbus home can get up to 1,197 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 97.36% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.67% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Columbus.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Columbus, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Columbus?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbus you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 53.01% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.05% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Columbus homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Columbus, along with details on where in Columbus and at what speeds.
WOW! Cable in Columbus, GA
WOW! cable coverage
About 97.36%, or 176,631 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. WOW! is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from WOW! goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WOW! cable. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Columbus cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Columbus, GA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 81.97%, or 148,706 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbus.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Columbus cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Columbus, GA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 47.73%, or 86,595 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbus.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Columbus Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Columbus or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Columbus compare to the rest of Georgia?
Cable internet speeds in Columbus are much faster versus the average speeds in Georgia: 0.00 Mbps in Georgia versus 1,197 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Georgia is 0.00% versus 99.03% in Columbus.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Columbus are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Fort Benning, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Phenix City, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Midland, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Smiths Station, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Smiths, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cusseta, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nuckols, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Upatoi, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Mitchell, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Salem, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Katy, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Joliet, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Knoxville, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson, TN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Independence, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kenosha, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hartford, CT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Harlingen, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hendersonville, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- High Point, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds