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In Columbia there are 2 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 32.78% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 28 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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Columbia, SD 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 Columbia are not shown.
Columbia Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Columbia is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 32.78% of Columbia. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is NVC. Call one of the companies with service in Columbia above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Columbia?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Columbia.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Columbia home can get up to 28 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 45 Mbps, which 5.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 27.09% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Columbia.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Columbia, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Columbia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbia you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.32% of Columbia homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 2.68% of Columbia homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Columbia, along with details on where in Columbia and at what speeds.
NVC Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SD
NVC fixed wireless coverage
About 31.10%, or 93 people, have NVC fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, southwest, northeast, east, and west Columbia area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbia.
NVC fixed wireless download speeds
NVC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NVC fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from NVC goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 18.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 81.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
NVC fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. NVC 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 Columbia is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, NVC customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 81.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 13.04%, or 39 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, south, and northwest 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 a very small piece of Columbia.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Columbia Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Columbia or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Columbia compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Columbia are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 28 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 32.78% in Columbia.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Columbia 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
- Tacoma Park, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Putney, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Ordway, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Houghton, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Barnard, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bath, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Huffton, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- James, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Westport, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Aberdeen, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- West Palmyra, ME: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar Bluff, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
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- Center Junction, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Westby, MT: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Centrahoma, OK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Ceres, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Chain of Rocks, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- West Valley, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Champion, AL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds