In Columbus there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 93.44% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 152 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 Columbus, NC.
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Columbus, NC Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider 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 DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 93.44% of Columbus. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Columbus above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Columbus?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Columbus.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Columbus home can get up to 152 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 16.88% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Columbus.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Columbus, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL 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 DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 53.40% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for 21.45% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 5.10%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.49%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.56% of Columbus homes.
DSL 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.
Windstream DSL in Columbus, NC
Windstream DSL coverage
About 93.44%, or 6,138 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 152 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 31.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus DSL providers. Windstream offers 12 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 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 43 Mbps.
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- 12.7% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 42.0% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Columbus DSL 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 DSL internet in Columbus compare to the rest of North Carolina?
DSL internet speeds in Columbus are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 152 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 93.44% in Columbus.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 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
- Tryon, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lynn, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mill Spring, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Landrum, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pea Ridge, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Campobello, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gowensville, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sunny View, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Saluda, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fingerville, SC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Chapel Hill, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Centerville, SC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Central Square, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Centralia, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fair Plain, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Southwood Acres, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Baxter, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- White, GA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sparta, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Spencer, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds