In Columbus there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 58.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,000 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, MN.
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Columbus, MN 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 58.74% of Columbus. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Midco. 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 5,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 58.74% of residents can get.
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, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 58.74% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for 40.69% 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 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.
Midco Fiber in Columbus, MN
Midco fiber coverage
About 58.74%, or 2,597 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, central, southwest, south, east, southeast, and north Columbus area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Columbus.
Midco fiber download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Midco fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Columbus, MN
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 23.75%, or 1,050 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, and east Columbus area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbus.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Quantum Fiber 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.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Columbus, MN
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 23.75%, or 1,050 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, and east Columbus area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbus.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 960 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Centurylink 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 960 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 940.0 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 Minnesota?
Fiber internet speeds in Columbus are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 5,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 58.74% 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
- Forest Lake, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ham Lake, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lino Lakes, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Bethel, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hugo, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stacy, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Circle Pines, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Blaine, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lexington, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Berwyn Heights, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Thomasville, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Belleair, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Middlesex, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tully, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Langley, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Galena, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ava, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vergennes, VT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds