In Columbus there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 94.27% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,110 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 Columbus, KS.
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Columbus, KS Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers 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
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
Where in Columbus is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 94.27% of Columbus. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative. Call one of the companies with service in Columbus above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Columbus?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Columbus.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Columbus home can get up to 3,110 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 28.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 65.85% 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 Columbus.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Columbus, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Columbus?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbus you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.27% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.64%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.09%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Columbus homes.
Fiber 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.
Optic Communication Fiber in Columbus, KS
Optic Communication fiber coverage
About 82.44%, or 3,150 people, have Optic Communication fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Optic Communication is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbus.
Optic Communication fiber download speeds
Optic Communication is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optic Communication fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Optic Communication goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Optic Communication fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optic Communication fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optic Communication is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Optic Communication offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Columbus, KS
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 37.97%, or 1,451 people, have Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southeast, southwest, north, northwest, south, northeast, and east Columbus area. Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbus.
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 6,239 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 74.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative 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 Columbus is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative customers can get speeds up to 6,239 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Columbus Fiber 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 fiber internet in Columbus compare to the rest of Kansas?
Fiber internet speeds in Columbus are much faster versus the average speeds in Kansas: 0.00 Mbps in Kansas versus 3,110 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Kansas is 0.00% versus 94.27% in Columbus.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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
- Stippville, KS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Turck, KS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Neutral, KS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Quaker, KS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sherwin, KS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Scammon, KS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Crestline, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Roseland, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hallowell, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Mineral, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Tazewell, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tiffin, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Peoria, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sperry, OK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Spirit Lake, ID: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Thornton, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Wareham, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- The Plains, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Wyomissing, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Springfield, LA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds