In Columbus there are 13 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,941 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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13 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 100.00% 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 Craw-Kan 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 2,941 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 28.42% 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.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Columbus, and slower in the northwest 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 94.27% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.64%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.09%.
- 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: 4.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Columbus internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Columbus homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, 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 0 and 8 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 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.
Optic Communication Fiber in Columbus, KS
Optic Communication fiber coverage
About 82.44%, or 3,150 people, have Optic Communication fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Optic Communication is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbus.
Optic Communication fiber download speeds
Optic Communication is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optic Communication fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Optic Communication 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
Optic Communication fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optic Communication fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optic Communication is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Optic Communication 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
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Columbus, KS
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 37.97%, or 1,451 people, have Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southeast, southwest, north, northwest, south, northeast, and east Columbus area. Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Columbus.
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 6,239 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 74.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative 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 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative customers can get speeds up to 6,239 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative DSL in Columbus, KS
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative DSL coverage
About 4.74%, or 181 people, have Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, southwest, southeast, and northeast Columbus area. Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus.
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative DSL download speeds
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 49.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative DSL upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus DSL providers. Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative 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 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 49.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Columbus, KS
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 2.28%, or 87 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and northwest Columbus 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.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Brightspeed goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 65.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Columbus 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 DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Columbus 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 3.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 65.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Columbus, KS
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 99.58%, or 3,805 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 86 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus 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 above average compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Columbus is up to 20 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 81.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus, KS
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 95.52%, or 3,650 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 2.7% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 92.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet offers 4 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 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.7% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 92.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus, KS
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.38%, or 3,568 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 below average. 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 31 Mbps.
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- 7.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.4% 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 below average 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 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbus, KS
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 50.07%, or 1,913 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Columbus.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus 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 above average compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbus, KS
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 4.19%, or 160 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, southwest, northeast, and east Columbus 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.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus 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 one of the slowest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbus, KS
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 4.19%, or 160 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, southwest, northeast, and east Columbus 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.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus 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 one of the slowest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wave Wireless Fixed Wireless in Columbus, KS
Wave Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 2.41%, or 92 people, have Wave Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, and southwest Columbus area. Wave Wireless is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus.
Wave Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Wave Wireless is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wave Wireless fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Wave Wireless goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Wave Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wave Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wave Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. Wave Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
The Junction Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus, KS
The Junction Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.39%, or 53 people, have The Junction Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and southwest Columbus area. The Junction Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus.
The Junction Internet fixed wireless download speeds
The Junction Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, The Junction Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from The Junction Internet goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 152 Mbps.
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- 22.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 77.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
The Junction Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for The Junction Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, The Junction Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. The Junction 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 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, The Junction Internet customers can get speeds up to 30 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 77.4% up to 10.0 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 Kansas?
Internet speeds in Columbus are slower versus the average speeds in Kansas: 4,189 Mbps in Kansas versus 2,941 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Kansas is 98.36% versus 100.00% 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
- Stippville, KS: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Turck, KS: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Neutral, KS: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Quaker, KS: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherwin, KS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scammon, KS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crestline, KS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roseland, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hallowell, KS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Mineral, KS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Tazewell, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tiffin, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Peoria, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sperry, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spirit Lake, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thornton, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Wareham, MA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- The Plains, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Wyomissing, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds