In Columbus there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.84% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,492 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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10 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 99.84% 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 Midco. 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 3,492 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 58.74% 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 25 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 northeast 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 58.74% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for 40.69% 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: 6.3 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.3 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Columbus internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Columbus homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, 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 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 is doing quite well.
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.
Centurylink DSL in Columbus, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 99.55%, or 4,401 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 97 Mbps.
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- 35.3% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 30.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
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- 13.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Columbus, MN
Midco cable coverage
About 70.98%, or 3,138 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, west, east, northeast, and north Columbus area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbus.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Midco goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 1,480 Mbps.
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- 30.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus cable providers. Midco 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 350 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 60 Mbps. On average, Midco customers can get speeds up to 149 Mbps.
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- 30.6% up to 350.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Columbus, MN
Midco fiber coverage
About 58.74%, or 2,597 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, central, southwest, south, east, southeast, and north Columbus area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Columbus.
Midco fiber download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Midco fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Columbus, MN
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 23.75%, or 1,050 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, and east Columbus area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbus.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Quantum Fiber 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.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Columbus, MN
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 23.75%, or 1,050 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, and east Columbus area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbus.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 960 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Centurylink 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 960 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Columbus, MN
XFINITY cable coverage
About 18.28%, or 808 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and southwest Columbus area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbus.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.60%, or 4,359 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 the slowest 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 slowest. 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 44 Mbps.
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- 25.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.7% 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest 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 7.3 Mbps.
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- 25.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 93.89%, or 4,151 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. 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 49 Mbps.
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- 32.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.5% 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 below average 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 8.5 Mbps.
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- 32.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 93.89%, or 4,151 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. 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 49 Mbps.
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- 32.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.5% 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 below average 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 8.5 Mbps.
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- 32.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 51.66%, or 2,284 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, south, southwest, northeast, and southeast 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 the fastest 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
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 Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Columbus are faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 3,492 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 99.84% 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
- Forest Lake, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ham Lake, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Centerville, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lino Lakes, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Bethel, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hugo, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stacy, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Circle Pines, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blaine, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Berwyn Heights, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thomasville, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Belleair, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Middlesex, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tully, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Langley, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Galena, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ava, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vergennes, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds