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In the Columbia area there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 95.43% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 288 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Columbia, SC.
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Columbia, SC Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Columbia
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
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Columbia area is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 95.43% of the Columbia area. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in the Columbia area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in the Columbia area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the Columbia area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Columbia home can get up to 288 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 6.48% 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 Columbia area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of the Columbia area, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless 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, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.88%, or 770,385 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbia area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Columbia area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbia area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbia area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbia area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 69 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 40.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Columbia area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 40.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 76.53%, or 634,825 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 much of the Columbia area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbia area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbia area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbia area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Columbia area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbia fixed wireless 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 Columbia area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 76.53%, or 634,825 people, have AT&T fixed wireless 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 much of the Columbia area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbia area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbia area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbia area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Columbia area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbia fixed wireless 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 Columbia area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 71.95%, or 596,781 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbia area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Columbia area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Columbia area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Columbia area. The fastest plan anyone in the Columbia area can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 363 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 91.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Columbia area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 25 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 91.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Columbia Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in the Columbia area compare to the rest of South Carolina?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in the Columbia area are much faster versus the average speeds in South Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in South Carolina versus 288 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in South Carolina is 0.00% versus 95.43% in the Columbia area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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.
What does fixed wireless 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
- Arcadia Lakes, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Acres, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Dentsville, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Woodfield, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hollywood Hills, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Killian, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Olympia, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- St. Andrews, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Cayce, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Seven Oaks, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sarasota, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Oxnard, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Dayton, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Baton Rouge, LA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Knoxville, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Charleston, SC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Allentown, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- New Haven, CT: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- El Paso, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- McAllen, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds