In Columbus there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.15% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 984 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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6 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
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 99.15% of Columbus. 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 Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative. Now you can call companies in Columbus with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Columbus?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Columbus.
Internet Speed Key
The average Columbus home can get up to 984 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.44% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.71% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Columbus.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Columbus, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Columbus?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbus you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.44% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.71%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Columbus homes.
Internet Market Health in Columbus
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Columbus 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 Columbus based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Columbus 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, Columbus homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, 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. Columbus 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, Columbus badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Columbus, AR
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 97.44%, or 228 people, have Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Southwest Arkansas Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Walnut Hill Telephone Company DSL in Columbus, AR
Walnut Hill Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 1.71%, or 4 people, have Walnut Hill Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Columbus area. Walnut Hill Telephone Company is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus.
Walnut Hill Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Walnut Hill Telephone Company is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Walnut Hill Telephone Company DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Walnut Hill Telephone Company goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Walnut Hill Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Walnut Hill Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Walnut Hill Telephone Company is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus DSL providers. Walnut Hill Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus, AR
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.16%, or 218 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 the fastest. 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 78 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 71.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 28.9% 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 28.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Premier Broadband Fixed Wireless in Columbus, AR
Premier Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 30.77%, or 72 people, have Premier Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, and south Columbus area. Premier Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbus.
Premier Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Premier Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Premier Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Premier Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Premier Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Premier Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Premier Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. Premier Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Columbus Internet 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 internet in Columbus compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Internet speeds in Columbus are slower versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 2,552 Mbps in Arkansas versus 984 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Arkansas is 98.04% versus 99.15% in Columbus.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 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
- Tollette, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Saratoga, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ozan, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Schaal, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McNab, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mineral Springs, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buck Range, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fulton, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oakhaven, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dune Acres, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dyckesville, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Utopia, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Duxbury, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dutch John, UT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Valeene, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Durbin, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Durango, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dunkelbergers, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Armuchee, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds