Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Columbia, SC


In the Columbia area there are 10 residential Fiber providers covering 77.54% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,652 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 Fiber internet providers in Columbia, SC.

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Columbia, SC Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Columbia

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

36.46%

Avg. Speed:

4,442 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

36.46%

Avg. Speed:

4,442 Mbps

CarolinaConnect | Fiber

Availability:

20.41%

Avg. Speed:

4,973 Mbps

Lumos Networks | Fiber

Availability:

15.93%

Avg. Speed:

5,000 Mbps

COMPORIUM | Fiber

Availability:

11.79%

Avg. Speed:

5,000 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

8.86%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

8.18%

Avg. Speed:

1,461 Mbps

TruVista | Fiber

Availability:

6.33%

Avg. Speed:

5,000 Mbps

Ripple Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

5.25%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

TriCoLink | Fiber

Availability:

3.99%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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 the Columbia area are not shown.

 

Columbia Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in the Columbia area is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 77.54% of the Columbia area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in the Columbia area above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in the Columbia area?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Columbia area.

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The average Columbia home can get up to 4,652 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 11.59% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.76% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Columbia area.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of the Columbia area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Columbia area?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Columbia area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.92% of Columbia homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 16.28% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.95%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.64% of Columbia homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Columbia area, along with details on where in the Columbia area and at what speeds.

EarthLink Fiber in Columbia, SC

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 36.46%, or 302,421 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbia area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Columbia area.

 

EarthLink fiber download speeds

EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbia area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbia area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbia area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 4,442 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Columbia. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 86.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 13.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In the Columbia area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Columbia fiber providers. EarthLink 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 the Columbia area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,442 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Columbia fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 86.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 13.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Columbia, SC

AT&T fiber coverage

About 36.46%, or 302,421 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbia area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Columbia area.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbia area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbia area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbia area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 4,442 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Columbia. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 86.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 13.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In the Columbia area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Columbia fiber providers. AT&T 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 the Columbia area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,442 Mbps.

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AT&T's Columbia fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 86.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 13.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

CarolinaConnect Fiber in Columbia, SC

CarolinaConnect fiber coverage

About 20.41%, or 169,332 people, have CarolinaConnect fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Columbia area. CarolinaConnect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Columbia area.

 

CarolinaConnect fiber download speeds

CarolinaConnect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbia area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, CarolinaConnect fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbia area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbia area can order from CarolinaConnect goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 4,973 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to CarolinaConnect customers in Columbia. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 56.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 43.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

CarolinaConnect fiber upload speeds

In the Columbia area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for CarolinaConnect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, CarolinaConnect is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Columbia fiber providers. CarolinaConnect 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 the Columbia area is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, CarolinaConnect customers can get speeds up to 4,973 Mbps.

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CarolinaConnect's Columbia fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 56.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
  • 43.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Lumos Networks Fiber in Columbia, SC

Lumos Networks fiber coverage

About 15.93%, or 132,139 people, have Lumos Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, central, and west Columbia area. Lumos Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Columbia area.

 

Lumos Networks fiber download speeds

Lumos Networks is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbia area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lumos Networks fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Columbia area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbia area can order from Lumos Networks goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Lumos Networks customers in Columbia. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

Lumos Networks fiber upload speeds

In the Columbia area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lumos Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lumos Networks is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Columbia fiber providers. Lumos Networks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Columbia area is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Lumos Networks's Columbia fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

COMPORIUM Fiber in Columbia, SC

COMPORIUM fiber coverage

About 11.79%, or 97,804 people, have COMPORIUM fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Columbia area. COMPORIUM is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Columbia area.

 

COMPORIUM fiber download speeds

COMPORIUM is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbia area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, COMPORIUM fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Columbia area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbia area can order from COMPORIUM goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to COMPORIUM customers in Columbia. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

COMPORIUM fiber upload speeds

In the Columbia area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for COMPORIUM fiber. Compared to other ISPs, COMPORIUM is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Columbia fiber providers. COMPORIUM offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Columbia area is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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COMPORIUM's Columbia fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in Columbia, SC

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 8.86%, or 73,485 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, south, southeast, northwest, and west Columbia area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Columbia area.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbia area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Columbia area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbia area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Columbia. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In the Columbia area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbia fiber providers. Spectrum 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 the Columbia area is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 371 Mbps.

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Spectrum's Columbia fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 72.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 27.8% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TruVista Fiber in Columbia, SC

TruVista fiber coverage

About 6.33%, or 52,484 people, have TruVista fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Columbia area. TruVista is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Columbia area.

 

TruVista fiber download speeds

TruVista is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbia area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TruVista fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Columbia area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbia area can order from TruVista goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TruVista customers in Columbia. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

TruVista fiber upload speeds

In the Columbia area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TruVista fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TruVista is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Columbia fiber providers. TruVista offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Columbia area is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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TruVista's Columbia fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TriCoLink Fiber in Columbia, SC

TriCoLink fiber coverage

About 3.99%, or 33,088 people, have TriCoLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Columbia area. TriCoLink is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Columbia area.

 

TriCoLink fiber download speeds

TriCoLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbia area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TriCoLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Columbia area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbia area can order from TriCoLink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TriCoLink customers in Columbia. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

TriCoLink fiber upload speeds

In the Columbia area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TriCoLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TriCoLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia fiber providers. TriCoLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Columbia area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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TriCoLink's Columbia fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Columbia Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Columbia area or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in the Columbia area compare to the rest of South Carolina?

Fiber internet speeds in the Columbia area are much faster versus the average speeds in South Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in South Carolina versus 4,652 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in South Carolina is 0.00% versus 77.54% in the Columbia area.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Columbia area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2920660.88%
2920462.63%
2920370.16%
2922378.60%
2920550.40%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2920140.20%
2920963.49%
2921052.23%
2916962.11%
2903391.80%

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