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Internet Providers in Columbia, Kentucky

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Home Internet in Columbia, KY

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 10%
  • 2. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 57.9%
    Columbia speed tests confirm high speeds for Kinetic by Windstream
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 35.4%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 5.1%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 10%
  • DUO Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, Cable
    Availability: 46.2%
  • 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: 11.9%

Best Internet Providers in Columbia, KY

Kinetic by Windstream offers the fastest internet for Columbia, Kentucky residents, blending DSL and fiber connections. With speeds up to 1 Gbps and a starting price of $39.99 per month, it provides excellent value. It covers 57.90% of the city, making high-speed internet accessible for most residents.

For those outside Kinetic by Windstream's coverage, Viasat Internet serves as a viable alternative. Viasat's satellite connection guarantees 100% coverage in Columbia. Though its maximum speed of 150 Mbps is lower, it remains adequate for typical online activities. Viasat’s service starts at $119.99 per month, higher in cost but ensuring connectivity even in remote areas.

Columbia's internet landscape features 100% satellite coverage, 77% DSL, and 46% fiber availability, underlining Viasat’s importance for universal access.

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
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
  • DUO Broadband
57.9%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Columbia, KY

Provider Connection Types in Columbia, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbia, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
77.11%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
46.28%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
12.920000000000002%

List of Internet Providers in Columbia, KY

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
DUO Broadband Fiber, DSL, Cable 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbia, KY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $129.99/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
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
DUO Broadband $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, Cable
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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