In Columbia there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 38.23% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 50 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 DSL internet providers in Columbia, Bellingham, WA.
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Columbia, Bellingham, WA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Columbia
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 Columbia are not shown.
Columbia Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Columbia is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 38.23% of Columbia. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Columbia above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Columbia?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Columbia.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Columbia home can get up to 50 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.70% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Columbia.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Columbia, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Columbia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbia you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.88% of Columbia homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Columbia homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Columbia, along with details on where in Columbia and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 38.23%, or 1,608 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, north, west, south, central, east, southwest, and southeast Columbia area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbia.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 7.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 46.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 7.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 38.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 31.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Columbia DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Columbia or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Columbia compare to the rest of Bellingham?
DSL internet speeds in Columbia are much faster versus the average speeds in Bellingham: 0.00 Mbps in Bellingham versus 50 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Bellingham is 0.00% versus 38.23% in Columbia.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Columbia are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Lettered Streets, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Birchwood, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- York, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sehome, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Puget, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South Hill, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Canfield Manor, Mount Clemens, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Central, Helena, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Claremont, Berkeley, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Read Blvd West, New Orleans, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Villa del Carmen, Ponce, PR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Urbanizacion Las Vegas, Catano, PR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ridgewood, Madison, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Raymond Park, Indianapolis, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Chabot Park, Oakland, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds