In the Columbus area there are 8 residential Fiber providers covering 46.20% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,854 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.
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Columbus, OH 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 the Columbus area are not shown.
Columbus Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Columbus area is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 46.20% of the Columbus 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 Columbus area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Columbus area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Columbus area.
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The average Columbus home can get up to 3,854 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Columbus area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of the Columbus area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Columbus area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Columbus area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.53% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.08% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.77%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.21% of Columbus homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Columbus area, along with details on where in the Columbus area and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Columbus, OH
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 32.40%, or 692,930 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Columbus area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 4,273 Mbps.
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- 81.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Columbus 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 Columbus fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 Columbus area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,273 Mbps.
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- 81.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Columbus, OH
AT&T fiber coverage
About 32.40%, or 692,930 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Columbus area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 4,273 Mbps.
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- 81.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Columbus 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 Columbus fiber providers. AT&T offers 3 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 Columbus area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,273 Mbps.
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- 81.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Columbus, OH
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.38%, or 72,354 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus 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 Columbus area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbus area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Columbus area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbus area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Columbus 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 Columbus fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 Columbus area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 237 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 43.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 56.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Columbus Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Columbus area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Columbus area compare to the rest of Ohio?
Fiber internet speeds in the Columbus area are much faster versus the average speeds in Ohio: 0.00 Mbps in Ohio versus 3,854 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Ohio is 0.00% versus 46.20% in the Columbus area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Columbus area 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
- Grandview Heights, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Upper Arlington, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bexley, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Minerva Park, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Whitehall, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Worthington, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gahanna, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln Village, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Urbancrest, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hilliard, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- San Jose, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nashville, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cleveland, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Indianapolis, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Milwaukee, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kansas City, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cincinnati, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Las Vegas, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Austin, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Providence, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds