In Columbia there are 4 residential internet providers covering 97.32% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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4 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 97.32% 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 NVC. 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 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.32% of residents can get.
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 97.32% of Columbia 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 2.68% 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: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Columbia internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 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 fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, 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 similar. Columbia internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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 badly 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.
NVC Fiber in Columbia, SD
NVC fiber coverage
About 97.32%, or 291 people, have NVC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbia area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbia.
NVC fiber download speeds
NVC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NVC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from NVC 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
NVC fiber upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia fiber providers. NVC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
NVC DSL in Columbia, SD
NVC DSL coverage
About 53.51%, or 160 people, have NVC DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and central Columbia area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Columbia.
NVC DSL download speeds
NVC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, NVC DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from NVC goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
NVC DSL upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia DSL providers. NVC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbia is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
NVC Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SD
NVC fixed wireless coverage
About 31.10%, or 93 people, have NVC fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, southwest, northeast, east, and west Columbia area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbia.
NVC fixed wireless download speeds
NVC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NVC fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Columbia can order from NVC goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbia customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 81.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
NVC fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbia fixed wireless providers. NVC 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 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, NVC customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 81.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 13.04%, or 39 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, south, and northwest 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 the slowest 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 the slowest. 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.
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- 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest 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.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 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 South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Columbia are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 97.32% 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
- Tacoma Park, SD: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Putney, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ordway, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Houghton, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Barnard, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Bath, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Huffton, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- James, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Westport, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aberdeen, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- West Palmyra, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar Bluff, IA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Westminster, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Center Junction, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westby, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Centrahoma, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ceres, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chain of Rocks, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Valley, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Champion, AL: more internet coverage, similar speeds