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In Columbus there are 6 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 107 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 Columbus, IL.
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Columbus, IL Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Columbus is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 100.00% of Columbus. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Nextlink. Call one of the companies with service in Columbus above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Columbus?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Columbus.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Columbus home can get up to 107 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 4.93% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.35% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Columbus.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Columbus, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Columbus?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbus you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.42% of Columbus 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 less than 1% of Columbus homes.
Fixed Wireless 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.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Columbus, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 95.65%, or 330 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Nextlink goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbus, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 72.17%, or 249 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 much of Columbus.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus 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 below average compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbus, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 72.17%, or 249 people, have AT&T fixed wireless 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 much of Columbus.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus 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 below average compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 64.35%, or 222 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus 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 majority of Columbus.
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 Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Columbus 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 Columbus 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 below average compared to other Columbus 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 Columbus is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Columbus, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 52.75%, or 182 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, east, west, southeast, northwest, and central Columbus area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Columbus.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 21 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 73.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 26.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 26.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbus, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 4.93%, or 17 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Columbus area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus 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 one of the fastest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Columbus Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Columbus compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Columbus are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 107 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Columbus.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 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
- Coatsburg, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Paloma, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Camp Point, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Liberty, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Fowler, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Clayton, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Kellerville, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Golden, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Mendon, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Richfield, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Gethsemane, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cutler, ME: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Davenport, ND: equal fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Dawson, ND: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Van Meer, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Uptonville, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Union, GA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Linwood, KY: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Linville, LA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds