TV and Internet Providers in Columbus County, NC


In Columbus County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.66% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,457 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 Columbus County

Focus Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

74.09%

Avg. Speed:

2,887 Mbps

Brightspeed | DSL

Availability:

70.79%

Avg. Speed:

34 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

55.35%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

18.76%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Brightspeed | Fiber

Availability:

10.79%

Avg. Speed:

1,903 Mbps

Star Communications | DSL

Availability:

5.23%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Star Communications | Fiber

Availability:

4.95%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

EarthLink | DSL

Availability:

4.18%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

4.18%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

River Street Networks | Fiber

Availability:

3.95%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

57.54%

Avg. Speed:

53 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

52.33%

Avg. Speed:

14 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

49.43%

Avg. Speed:

32 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

49.43%

Avg. Speed:

32 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

28.77%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


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Columbus County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 99.66% of Columbus County. 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 Focus. Now you can call companies in Columbus County with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Columbus County?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Columbus County.

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The average Columbus County home can get up to 2,457 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 34.95% 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 Columbus County.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Columbus County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.

What type of internet should I choose in Columbus County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Columbus County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.49% of Columbus County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 11.49% of the county.
  • 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 Columbus County homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Columbus County

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The map shows how competitive the Columbus County 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 County based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.9 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.9 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

Columbus County 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, Columbus County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Columbus County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Columbus County needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Columbus County, along with details on where in Columbus County and at what speeds.

Focus Broadband Fiber in Columbus County, NC

Focus fiber coverage

About 74.09%, or 37,509 people, have Focus fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Columbus County area. Focus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbus County.

 

Focus Broadband fiber download speeds

Focus is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Focus fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from Focus goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Columbus County customers is up to 2,887 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Focus Broadband customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 47.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 52.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Focus Broadband fiber upload speeds

In Columbus County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Focus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Focus is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus County fiber providers. Focus offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Focus customers can get speeds up to 2,887 Mbps.

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Focus's Columbus County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 47.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 52.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Brightspeed DSL in Columbus County, NC

Brightspeed DSL coverage

About 70.79%, or 35,834 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Columbus County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbus County.

 

Brightspeed DSL download speeds

Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Columbus County customers is up to 34 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 12.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 12.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 9.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 62.9% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed DSL upload speeds

In Columbus County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County 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 3.5 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's Columbus County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 25.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 9.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 62.9% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Columbus County, NC

Spectrum cable coverage

About 55.35%, or 28,018 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Columbus County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Columbus County.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Columbus County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Columbus County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in Columbus County, NC

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 18.76%, or 9,497 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, northwest, west, southwest, southeast, north, and central Columbus County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbus County.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In Columbus County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 425 Mbps.

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Spectrum's Columbus County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 83.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 16.1% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Brightspeed Fiber in Columbus County, NC

Brightspeed fiber coverage

About 10.79%, or 5,464 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, east, northwest, central, southeast, and north Columbus County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus County.

 

Brightspeed fiber download speeds

Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Columbus County customers is up to 1,903 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 91.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed fiber upload speeds

In Columbus County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Columbus County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,903 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's Columbus County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 91.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Star Communications DSL in Columbus County, NC

Star Communications DSL coverage

About 5.23%, or 2,648 people, have Star Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast Columbus County area. Star Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus County.

 

Star Communications DSL download speeds

Star Communications is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Star Communications DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from Star Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Columbus County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Star Communications customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Star Communications DSL upload speeds

In Columbus County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Star Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Star Communications is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbus County DSL providers. Star Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Star Communications's Columbus County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Star Communications Fiber in Columbus County, NC

Star Communications fiber coverage

About 4.95%, or 2,506 people, have Star Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast Columbus County area. Star Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus County.

 

Star Communications fiber download speeds

Star Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Star Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from Star Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Star Communications customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Star Communications fiber upload speeds

In Columbus County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Star Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Star Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus County fiber providers. Star Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Star Communications's Columbus County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink DSL in Columbus County, NC

EarthLink DSL coverage

About 4.18%, or 2,118 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, and southeast Columbus County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus County.

 

EarthLink DSL download speeds

EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Columbus County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink DSL upload speeds

In Columbus County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbus County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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EarthLink's Columbus County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in Columbus County, NC

AT&T DSL coverage

About 4.18%, or 2,118 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, and southeast Columbus County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus County.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Columbus County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Columbus County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbus County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Columbus County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

River Street Networks Fiber in Columbus County, NC

River Street fiber coverage

About 3.95%, or 1,999 people, have River Street fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, and northwest Columbus County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus County.

 

River Street Networks fiber download speeds

River Street is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, River Street fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from River Street goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to River Street Networks customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

River Street Networks fiber upload speeds

In Columbus County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for River Street fiber. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus County fiber providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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River Street's Columbus County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus County, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 57.54%, or 29,131 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Columbus County 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 Columbus County.

 

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 County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Columbus County customers is up to 53 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 37.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 62.9% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Columbus County 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 Columbus County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County 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 9.3 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Columbus County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 37.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 62.9% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Columbus County, NC

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 52.33%, or 26,492 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Columbus County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Columbus County.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Columbus County customers is up to 14 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 25.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 75.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Columbus County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County 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 1.5 Mbps.

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US Cellular's Columbus County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 25.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 75.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbus County, NC

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 49.43%, or 25,021 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Columbus County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbus County.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Columbus County customers is up to 32 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 9.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 90.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Columbus County 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 below average compared to other Columbus County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.5 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Columbus County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 9.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 90.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbus County, NC

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 49.43%, or 25,021 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Columbus County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbus County.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Columbus County customers is up to 32 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 9.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 90.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Columbus County 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 below average compared to other Columbus County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.5 Mbps.

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AT&T's Columbus County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 9.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 90.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbus County, NC

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 28.77%, or 14,564 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, southwest, central, northeast, south, east, northwest, and west Columbus County 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 Columbus County.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus County. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Columbus County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Columbus County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Columbus County 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 Columbus County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Columbus County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Columbus County Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Columbus County or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Columbus County compare to the rest of North Carolina?

Internet speeds in Columbus County are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,368 Mbps in North Carolina versus 2,457 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.38% versus 99.66% in Columbus County.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Columbus County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
28424100.00%
2847299.81%
28442100.00%
2843199.55%
2843299.11%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
2845099.11%
28455100.00%
2846399.67%
28430100.00%
2843399.27%

What does internet service look like in other counties?

Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

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