In Columbus there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 79.69% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,449 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.
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Columbus, MN 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Columbus is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 79.69% of Columbus. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Midco. 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 1,449 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 21.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.71% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 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 northwest 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 58.74% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for 40.69% 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.
Midco Cable in Columbus, MN
Midco cable coverage
About 70.98%, or 3,138 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, west, east, northeast, and north Columbus area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbus.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 1,480 Mbps.
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- 30.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus cable providers. Midco offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 350 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 149 Mbps.
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- 30.6% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Columbus, MN
XFINITY cable coverage
About 18.28%, or 808 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and southwest Columbus area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbus.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from XFINITY 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
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus cable providers. XFINITY 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 Minnesota?
Cable internet speeds in Columbus are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,449 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 79.69% 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
- Forest Lake, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ham Lake, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Centerville, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lino Lakes, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Bethel, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hugo, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Stacy, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Circle Pines, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Blaine, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Berwyn Heights, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Thomasville, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Belleair, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Middlesex, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tully, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Langley, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Galena, KS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ava, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Vergennes, VT: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Charlotte, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds