In Downtown Columbia there are 7 residential internet providers covering 36.44% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,131 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 Downtown Columbia
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 Downtown Columbia are not shown.
Downtown Columbia 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 36.44% of Downtown Columbia. 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 AT&T. Now you can call companies in Downtown Columbia with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown Columbia?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown Columbia.
Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Columbia home can get up to 2,131 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 10.45% 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 Downtown Columbia.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Downtown Columbia, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown Columbia?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Columbia you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 11.96% of Downtown Columbia homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.02% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.46%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 63.56% of Downtown Columbia homes.
Internet Market Health in Downtown Columbia
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Downtown Columbia 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 Downtown Columbia based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Downtown Columbia internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downtown Columbia homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Downtown Columbia internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Downtown Columbia needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Columbia, along with details on where in Downtown Columbia and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Spectrum cable coverage
About 35.79%, or 3,041 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Columbia area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown Columbia.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Columbia. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Columbia can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Downtown Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Columbia cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Columbia is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 34.91%, or 2,966 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Columbia area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown Columbia.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Columbia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Columbia can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Columbia customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 12.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 30.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 53.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Columbia DSL providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Columbia is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 9.4 Mbps.
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- 42.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 53.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
AT&T DSL coverage
About 34.91%, or 2,966 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Columbia area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown Columbia.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Columbia. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Columbia can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Columbia customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 12.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 30.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 53.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Columbia DSL providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Columbia is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 9.4 Mbps.
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- 42.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 53.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 10.45%, or 888 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest and north Downtown Columbia 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 Downtown Columbia.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Columbia can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Columbia download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Columbia fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Columbia is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
AT&T fiber coverage
About 10.45%, or 888 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest and north Downtown Columbia 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 Downtown Columbia.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Columbia can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Columbia download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Columbia fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Columbia is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.01%, or 256 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north and central Downtown Columbia area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Columbia.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Columbia. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Columbia can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Columbia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Columbia download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downtown Columbia fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Columbia is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 36.23%, or 3,078 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Columbia area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown Columbia.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Columbia can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Columbia customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 4.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Columbia 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 Downtown Columbia fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Columbia 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 3.7 Mbps.
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- 4.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 36.23%, or 3,078 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Columbia area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown Columbia.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Columbia can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Columbia customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 4.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Columbia 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 Downtown Columbia fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Columbia 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 3.7 Mbps.
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- 4.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 35.89%, or 3,049 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Columbia area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown Columbia.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Columbia can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Columbia customers is up to 560 Mbps.
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- 37.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 62.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Columbia 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 Downtown Columbia fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Columbia is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 40 Mbps.
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- 37.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 62.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Columbia, Columbia, SC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 35.89%, or 3,049 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Columbia area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown Columbia.
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 Downtown Columbia. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Columbia. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Columbia can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Columbia customers is up to 78 Mbps.
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- 70.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 29.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Columbia 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 average compared to other Downtown Columbia fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Columbia 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 15 Mbps.
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- 70.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 29.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Downtown Columbia Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Columbia or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Downtown Columbia compare to the rest of Columbia?
Internet speeds in Downtown Columbia are slower versus the average speeds in Columbia: 3,891 Mbps in Columbia versus 2,131 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has far less internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Columbia is 97.36% versus 36.44% in Downtown Columbia.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Columbia 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- The Congaree Vista, Columbia, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Three Points, Columbia, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Augusta, Augusta, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- National Hills, Augusta, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Side, Augusta, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Summerville, Augusta, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Augusta, Augusta, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Park, Augusta, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forrest Hills, Augusta, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montclair, Augusta, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Cedar Hills, Cedar Rapids, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Avondale, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Becks Park, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beechwood, Rochester, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Plaza Terrace, Tampa, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harvest Bend, Houston, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northeast MacFarlane, Tampa, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Indian Trail, Spokane, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Murray Hill, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moreland, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds