In Columbia there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.26% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,134 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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11 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 99.26% 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 Quantum Fiber. 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 2,134 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 3,000 Mbps, which 13.96% 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 40 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Columbia.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Columbia, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
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 neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.88% of Columbia homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- 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 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: 6.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Columbia internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Columbia homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Columbia internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 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.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 98.88%, or 4,159 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. 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.
Show all download speeds
- 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 neighborhood. 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
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 98.19%, or 4,130 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 3,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 2,142 Mbps.
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- 14.2% up to 3,000.0 Mbps
- 85.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, 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 3,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 1,284 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.2% up to 3,000.0 Mbps
- 85.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 87.57%, or 3,683 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 979 Mbps.
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- 73.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbia fiber providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 200 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 916 Mbps.
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- 73.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 38.23%, or 1,608 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, north, west, south, central, east, southwest, and southeast Columbia area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbia.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 7.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 46.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia DSL providers. Centurylink offers 5 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, 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 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 7.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 38.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 31.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.88%, or 79 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, southwest, and south Columbia area. Astound Broadband 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.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Astound Broadband 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
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. 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
PogoZone Fixed Wireless in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
PogoZone fixed wireless coverage
About 99.26%, or 4,175 people, have PogoZone fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Columbia area. PogoZone is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia.
PogoZone fixed wireless download speeds
PogoZone is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, PogoZone fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from PogoZone goes up to 250 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 144 Mbps.
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- 49.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 50.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
PogoZone fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PogoZone fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, PogoZone is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. PogoZone offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, 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 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 7.0 Mbps. On average, PogoZone customers can get speeds up to 128 Mbps.
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- 49.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 50.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 63.08%, or 2,653 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 a majority of Columbia.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest 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 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.7% 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, 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, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.7 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 63.08%, or 2,653 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. 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 a majority of Columbia.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest 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 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.7% 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, 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, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.7 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 58.87%, or 2,476 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, east, north, south, west, southeast, central, and southwest 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 majority 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 neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 11.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.2% 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 below average compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, 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 5.0 Mbps.
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- 11.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia, Bellingham, WA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 46.55%, or 1,958 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, east, north, central, southeast, and south Columbia area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some 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 below average compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. 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 Bellingham?
Internet speeds in Columbia are faster versus the average speeds in Bellingham: 1,925 Mbps in Bellingham versus 2,134 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Bellingham is 97.16% versus 99.26% 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Lettered Streets, Bellingham, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Birchwood, Bellingham, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- York, Bellingham, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sehome, Bellingham, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Puget, Bellingham, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Hill, Bellingham, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Baker, Bellingham, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Cypress, Oxnard, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Canfield Manor, Mount Clemens, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Central, Helena, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Waterfront, Boston, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Claremont, Berkeley, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Read Blvd West, New Orleans, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Villa del Carmen, Ponce, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Urbanizacion Las Vegas, Catano, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ridgewood, Madison, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds