In Columbia there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.53% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,720 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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12 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
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.53% of Columbia. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is C Spire. Now you can call companies in Columbia with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Columbia?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Columbia.
Internet Speed Key
The average Columbia home can get up to 3,720 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 24.27% 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 Columbia.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Columbia, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Columbia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbia you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 92.28% of Columbia homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.04% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.14%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Columbia homes.
Internet Market Health in Columbia
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Columbia internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Columbia based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Columbia internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Columbia homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Columbia internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Columbia needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
Brightspeed DSL in Columbia, AL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 59.53%, or 1,003 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, east, central, southwest, west, north, and south Columbia area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Columbia.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Brightspeed 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 19 Mbps.
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- 8.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 87.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbia DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Columbia is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1.9 Mbps.
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- 8.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 87.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Columbia, AL
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 39.47%, or 665 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, and north Columbia area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbia.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
C Spire Fiber in Columbia, AL
C Spire fiber coverage
About 38.04%, or 641 people, have C Spire fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, south, west, northwest, and north Columbia area. C Spire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbia.
C Spire fiber download speeds
C Spire is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, C Spire fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from C Spire goes up to 10,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 7,105 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 63.8% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
- 36.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
C Spire fiber upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for C Spire fiber. Compared to other ISPs, C Spire is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia fiber providers. C Spire 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 10,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2,000 Mbps. On average, C Spire customers can get speeds up to 7,105 Mbps.
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- 63.8% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
- 36.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Pea River Cooperative Fiber in Columbia, AL
Pea River Cooperative fiber coverage
About 14.90%, or 251 people, have Pea River Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, and northeast Columbia area. Pea River Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbia.
Pea River Cooperative fiber download speeds
Pea River Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Pea River Cooperative fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Pea River Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Pea River Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Pea River Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Pea River Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbia fiber providers. Pea River Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WOW! DSL in Columbia, AL
WOW! DSL coverage
About 9.20%, or 155 people, have WOW! DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, and central Columbia area. WOW! is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbia.
WOW! DSL download speeds
WOW! is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, WOW! DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from WOW! goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
WOW! DSL upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WOW! DSL. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia DSL providers. WOW! 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.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Columbia, AL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 5.04%, or 85 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Columbia area. XFINITY 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.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbia cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Columbia, AL
WOW! cable coverage
About 2.43%, or 41 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Columbia area. WOW! is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbia.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from WOW! goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WOW! cable. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Columbia, AL
Windstream fiber coverage
About 1.48%, or 25 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and southeast Columbia area. Windstream 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.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbia fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia, AL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.12%, or 1,586 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, southwest, northwest, central, north, south, and west 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 Columbia.
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 Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia 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 70 Mbps.
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- 60.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.9% 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above 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 Columbia 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.
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- 60.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia, AL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 27.18%, or 458 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, east, northeast, south, northwest, and north Columbia 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 Columbia.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia 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 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.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia, AL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 27.18%, or 458 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, east, northeast, south, northwest, and north Columbia 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 Columbia.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia 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 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.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia, AL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 14.24%, or 240 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, south, and east Columbia 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 Columbia.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia 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 no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Columbia Internet 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 internet in Columbia compare to the rest of Alabama?
Internet speeds in Columbia are faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 3,158 Mbps in Alabama versus 3,720 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alabama is 98.05% versus 99.53% in Columbia.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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
- Hilton, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Haleburg, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Rock Hill, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ashford, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pansey, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cowarts, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Avon, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Headland, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Petersburg, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Panacea, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Springfield, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ninnekah, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Marshfield, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Franklin, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds