In Columbia there are 9 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 909 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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9 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 100.00% 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 Nextlink. 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 909 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 88.61% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.25% 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 northeast parts of Columbia, and slower in the southwest 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, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Columbia homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 3.80%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 96.20%.
- 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: 3.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Columbia internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Columbia homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and dsl, 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 5 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.
Windstream DSL in Columbia, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 82.28%, or 455 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, central, southeast, east, south, west, and southwest Columbia area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbia.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 73 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 22.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 51.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia DSL providers. Windstream offers 5 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 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 22 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.8% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 51.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Columbia, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 98.01%, or 542 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbia area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia 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 Columbia customers is up to 18 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 2.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Columbia, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 92.41%, or 511 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbia area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 979 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 963 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Columbia, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 52.98%, or 293 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbia area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Columbia.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Windstream 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 67 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. Windstream offers 3 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 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 7.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 4.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 22.97%, or 127 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, northwest, central, and west Columbia area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbia.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. 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.
Show all download speeds
- 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 city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Columbia, IA
BST Wifi fixed wireless coverage
About 19.71%, or 109 people, have BST Wifi fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, and west Columbia area. BST Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbia.
BST Wifi fixed wireless download speeds
BST Wifi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BST Wifi fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from BST Wifi goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 42 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 68.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 31.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
BST Wifi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BST Wifi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BST Wifi is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. BST Wifi 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 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, BST Wifi customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 68.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 31.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 11.21%, or 62 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and southeast 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 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 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average 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
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Columbia, IA
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 5.42%, or 30 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and south Columbia area. Rise 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.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 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 Iowa?
Internet speeds in Columbia are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 909 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 100.00% 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
- Melcher, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Melcher-Dallas, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Attica, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Weller, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Williamson, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newbern, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pershing, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Knoxville, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Meadowlands, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pointer, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasant Grove, MS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pioneertown, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mound City, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montserrat, MO: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe Center, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Millgrove, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Millbrook, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds