In Columbia there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 53.51% of the city. 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, SD.
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Columbia, SD 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 53.51% of Columbia. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is NVC. 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 city is 50 Mbps, which 53.51% of residents can get.
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 97.32% of Columbia homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 2.68% 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.
NVC DSL in Columbia, SD
NVC DSL coverage
About 53.51%, or 160 people, have NVC DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and central Columbia area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Columbia.
NVC DSL download speeds
NVC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, NVC DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from NVC goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
NVC DSL upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia DSL providers. NVC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 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 South Dakota?
DSL internet speeds in Columbia are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 50 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 53.51% 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
- Tacoma Park, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ordway, SD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Houghton, SD: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Barnard, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bath, SD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Westport, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Aberdeen, SD: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Claremont, SD: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Groton, SD: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Frederick, SD: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- West Palmyra, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar Bluff, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Westminster, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Westby, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Centrahoma, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ceres, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chain of Rocks, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Valley, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Weston, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chulafinnee, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds