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Internet Providers in Columbia, California

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Home Internet in Columbia, CA

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 60.6%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Cal.net
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 95.3%
  • Conifer Communications
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 52.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 8.8%

Best Internet Providers in Columbia, CA

In Columbia, California, Xfinity stands out as the top internet provider. Delivering cable connections with speeds up to 1.2 Gbps, Xfinity offers plans starting at $30 per month and covers 60.60% of the area. This combination of high speed and competitive pricing caters well to heavy users and large households, even if it doesn't cover all of Columbia.

Viasat Internet, on the other hand, ensures full coverage throughout Columbia. It uses a satellite connection to provide speeds up to 150 Mbps, with plans starting at $99.99 per month. Although slower than Xfinity, Viasat reaches every corner of Columbia, making it a highly accessible option.

Similarly, Hughesnet offers complete coverage using satellite connections, with maximum speeds of 100 Mbps and plans starting at $49.99 per month. It provides a more affordable alternative to Viasat, despite slightly lower speeds.

In summary, Columbia's internet landscape relies heavily on satellite providers to ensure widespread connectivity, especially in areas beyond the reach of other connection types.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
8.85%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Cal.net
  • Conifer Communications
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
60.58%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Columbia, CA

Provider Connection Types in Columbia, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbia, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
60.919999999999995%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.67%

List of Internet Providers in Columbia, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Cal.net Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Conifer Communications Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbia, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Conifer Communications $49.95/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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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