In Columbus there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% 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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7 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 Gibson Connect. 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 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
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 100.00% 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 less than 1%.
- 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: 3.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Columbus 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, Columbus 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 worse. Columbus internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, 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.
Gibson Connect Fiber in Columbus, KY
Gibson Connect fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 272 people, have Gibson Connect fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Gibson Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Columbus.
Gibson Connect fiber download speeds
Gibson Connect is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Gibson Connect fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Gibson Connect 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
Gibson Connect fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Gibson Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Gibson Connect is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Gibson Connect 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
Windstream DSL in Columbus, KY
Windstream DSL coverage
About 90.44%, or 246 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, east, northwest, southwest, central, west, southeast, and northeast Columbus area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus 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 Columbus customers is up to 156 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 58.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Columbus 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 Columbus DSL 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 Columbus 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 40 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 59.3% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 38.6% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus, KY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 58.09%, or 158 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, north, southeast, southwest, and northeast 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 a majority 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 69 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 58.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 41.1% 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 58.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbus, KY
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 52.94%, or 144 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, east, west, and central Columbus area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority 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 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from EarthLink 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 48 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 68.8% 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 8.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 68.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbus, KY
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 52.94%, or 144 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, east, west, and central Columbus area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority 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 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from AT&T 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 48 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 68.8% 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 8.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 68.8% 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 Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Columbus are slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.61% 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
- Berkley, KY: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Oakton, KY: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Spring Hill, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton, KY: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Milburn, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Cypress, KY: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Bardwell, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moscow, KY: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Kirbyton, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sutliff, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cooperstown, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cottonburg, KY: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Danville Center, VT: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Dartmoor, WV: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Rodman, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Allan, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glenfawn, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shulerville, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Steele Center, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds