In Columbus there are 17 residential internet providers covering 99.75% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 990 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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17 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.75% 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 Allo. 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 990 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.31% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Columbus.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west 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 94.73% of Columbus homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.91% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.11%.
- 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: 9.7 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.7 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.8 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Columbus internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 15 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, fiber, cable, 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 2 and 14 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.
Allo Fiber in Columbus, NE

Allo fiber coverage
About 91.33%, or 25,487 people, have Allo fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Allo is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
Allo fiber download speeds
Allo is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Allo fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Allo goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Allo fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Allo fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Allo is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Allo 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
Spectrum Cable in Columbus, NE

Spectrum cable coverage
About 85.98%, or 23,995 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Columbus 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 slowest compared to other Columbus cable providers. Spectrum 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
Frontier Communications DSL in Columbus, NE

Frontier DSL coverage
About 83.42%, or 23,281 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbus.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 2.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 81.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus DSL providers. Frontier 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 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
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- 2.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 81.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Fiber in Columbus, NE

Vyve Broadband fiber coverage
About 18.23%, or 5,089 people, have Vyve Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, west, central, northwest, south, northeast, and southwest Columbus area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbus.
Vyve Broadband fiber download speeds
Vyve Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Vyve Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Vyve Broadband 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 50 Mbps. On average, Vyve Broadband customers can get speeds up to 995 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable in Columbus, NE

Vyve Broadband cable coverage
About 8.71%, or 2,431 people, have Vyve Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, east, southeast, and north Columbus area. Vyve Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus.
Vyve Broadband cable download speeds
Vyve Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other cable providers in the area, Vyve Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Vyve Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Vyve Broadband cable upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Vyve Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Vyve Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus cable providers. Vyve Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Columbus is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Columbus, NE

Great Plains Communications fiber coverage
About 6.16%, or 1,720 people, have Great Plains Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, east, central, west, south, southwest, northeast, and southeast Columbus area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus.
Great Plains Communications fiber download speeds
Great Plains Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Plains Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Great Plains Communications fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Great Plains Communications 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
Stealth Broadband Fiber in Columbus, NE

Stealth Broadband fiber coverage
About 3.16%, or 883 people, have Stealth Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, northeast, north, and west Columbus area. Stealth Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Columbus.
Stealth Broadband fiber download speeds
Stealth Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Stealth Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Stealth Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Stealth Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Stealth Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Stealth Broadband is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Columbus fiber providers. Stealth Broadband 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
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Columbus, NE

GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 99.02%, or 27,634 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 150 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 130 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Columbus, NE

Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 94.90%, or 26,485 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Columbus.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Rise Broadband 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 345 Mbps.
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- 81.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 80 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 69 Mbps.
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- 81.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus, NE

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.99%, or 25,672 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 58 Mbps.
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- 44.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.8% 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 11 Mbps.
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- 44.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Columbus, NE

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 91.79%, or 25,618 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 the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 17.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 82.9% 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
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- 17.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 82.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Columbus, NE

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 71.75%, or 20,023 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Columbus.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Columbus customers is up to 292 Mbps.
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- 4.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 34.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 55.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 8 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 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 132 Mbps.
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- 4.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 34.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 55.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbus, NE

Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 58.59%, or 16,351 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 above average. 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 below 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
Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless in Columbus, NE

Stealth Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 57.47%, or 16,040 people, have Stealth Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Stealth Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Columbus.
Stealth Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Stealth Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Stealth Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Stealth Broadband 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 31 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 76.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Stealth Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Stealth Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Stealth Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. Stealth Broadband 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 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Stealth Broadband customers can get speeds up to 6.6 Mbps.
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- 23.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 76.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbus, NE

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 36.75%, or 10,255 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 some 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 55 Mbps.
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- 39.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.4% 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 9.7 Mbps.
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- 39.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbus, NE

AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 36.75%, or 10,255 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 some 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 55 Mbps.
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- 39.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.4% 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 9.7 Mbps.
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- 39.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless in Columbus, NE

Viaero fixed wireless coverage
About 30.26%, or 8,444 people, have Viaero fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Columbus area. Viaero is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Columbus.
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Viaero is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Columbus. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Viaero fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Columbus. The fastest plan anyone in Columbus can order from Viaero goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Columbus customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Viaero Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Columbus download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Viaero fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Viaero is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Columbus fixed wireless providers. Viaero 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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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 Nebraska?
Internet speeds in Columbus are slower versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 2,206 Mbps in Nebraska versus 990 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 98.77% versus 99.75% 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
- Wagners Lake, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richland, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Duncan, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Platte Center, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bellwood, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tarnov, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Schuyler, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Octavia, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rising City, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Fremont, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Danvers, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vernon Hills, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tujunga, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Edwardsville, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- El Macero, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eldersburg, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elk River, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ellensburg, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Feasterville-Trevose, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds


