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Internet Providers in Columbia, Alabama

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Home Internet in Columbia, AL

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 53.9%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    40 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 83.2%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.9%
  • 6. Lightpath
    Speeds Up To
    10 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 16.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 10.1%

Best Internet Providers in Columbia, AL

In Columbia, Alabama, residents seeking internet service might consider Brightspeed if available. Brightspeed covers 59.10% of the town and offers DSL with maximum download speeds of 40 Mbps. Though not the fastest, the initial price of $50 per month makes it a budget-friendly choice for many households. Given the limited availability of DSL, Brightspeed’s coverage and pricing could appeal to those within its reach.

For a more extensive coverage option, Viasat Internet provides a satellite connection covering 100% of Columbia. Viasat offers a robust maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, but it comes at a steeper starting price of $149.99 per month. Residents needing faster speeds or living outside Brightspeed's service area might find Viasat a viable choice, despite the higher cost. Overall, satellite service dominates Columbia’s internet landscape, with other types like fiber and fixed wireless currently unavailable.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Lightpath
16.400000000000002%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Columbia, AL

Provider Connection Types in Columbia, AL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbia, AL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
4.89%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.72%

List of Internet Providers in Columbia, AL

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL 40 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Lightpath Fiber 10 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbia, AL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $149.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 40 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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