In Columbia there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 86.80% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 58 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, MO.
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Columbia, MO Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers 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 86.80% of Columbia. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. 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 58 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 21.09% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.58% 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 northeast parts of Columbia, and slower in the north areas of the city.
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 city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 85.87% of Columbia homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.80% 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 4.96% 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.
Brightspeed DSL in Columbia, MO
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 74.30%, or 115,160 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbia area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbia.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 28.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 17.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 25.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Columbia is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.9 Mbps.
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- 45.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 25.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Socket DSL in Columbia, MO
Socket DSL coverage
About 58.76%, or 91,070 people, have Socket DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbia area. Socket is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Columbia.
Socket DSL download speeds
Socket is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Socket DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Socket goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 68.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Socket DSL upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Socket DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Socket is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbia DSL providers. Socket 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 Columbia is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Socket customers can get speeds up to 3.7 Mbps.
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- 68.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 31.3% 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 Missouri?
DSL internet speeds in Columbia are much faster versus the average speeds in Missouri: 0.00 Mbps in Missouri versus 58 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Missouri is 0.00% versus 86.80% 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 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
- Pierpont, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harg, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rocheport, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Elkhurst, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lupus, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Murry, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Millersburg, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Woodlandville, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hallsville, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ashland, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Layton, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lees Summit, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lakeland, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lawton, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrenceville, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lancaster, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lehigh Acres, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence, KS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Las Cruces, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Largo, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds