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In Columbus there are 3 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 98.24% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 99 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, MT.
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Columbus, MT 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 98.24% of Columbus. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is wispwest.net. 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 99 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 97.24% 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 Columbus.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Columbus, and slower in the northeast 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, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.06% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for 59.22% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 34.24%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.47% 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.
wispwest.net Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MT
wispwest.net fixed wireless coverage
About 97.67%, or 3,394 people, have wispwest.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. wispwest.net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
wispwest.net fixed wireless download speeds
wispwest.net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, wispwest.net fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from wispwest.net goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 99 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
wispwest.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for wispwest.net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, wispwest.net is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. wispwest.net offers 4 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 1.0 Mbps. On average, wispwest.net customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 97.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.00%, or 3,336 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 most 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 above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus 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 Columbus customers is up to 94 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 91.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.6% 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 average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Columbus 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 Columbus 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nemont Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MT
Nemont fixed wireless coverage
About 28.32%, or 984 people, have Nemont fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, west, northeast, southwest, and north Columbus area. Nemont is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbus.
Nemont fixed wireless download speeds
Nemont is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nemont fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Nemont goes up to 30 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 18 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 40.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 59.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Nemont fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nemont fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nemont is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. Nemont 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 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Nemont customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 40.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 59.1% up to 1.0 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 Montana?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Columbus are much faster versus the average speeds in Montana: 0.00 Mbps in Montana versus 99 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Montana is 0.00% versus 98.24% 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
- Reed Point, MT: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Absarokee, MT: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Boyd, MT: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Park City, MT: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Joliet, MT: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Rockvale, MT: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Roberts, MT: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Silesia, MT: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Molt, MT: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Edgar, MT: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Watkins Glen, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Carlisle, IN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Chatfield, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Climax, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Thompson, CT: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Flora, IN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Linden, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Buffalo Gap, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Mescalero, NM: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Moreland Hills, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds