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1. Xfinity 93.1% Available
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2. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet 80.4% Available
Download Speeds up to:*182 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
3. Verizon 96.3% Available
Download Speeds up to:*940 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
4. Viasat 100% Available
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5. 5. HughesNet 100% Available
Download Speeds up to:*25 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
6. 6. Telegia Communications 32% Available
Download Speeds up to:*30 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Internet Providers in Columbia, MD
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Columbia, Maryland
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 6,000 Mbps | Fiber | 1s | 93.1% |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 182 Mbps | 5G Internet | 45s | 80.4% |
| Viasat Internet | 100 Mbps | Satellite | 1m 21s | 100.0% |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s | 100.0% |
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
3.2% of consumers in Columbia
2,000 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.Reference
This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
Columbia is the 11th most connected city in Maryland ahead of Savage, Fulton, Elkridge, Clarksville, and Ellicott City.
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The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
Approximately 7,000 people in Howard County don't have access to any wired internet.
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This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
Fiber Availability: 96% of people living in Columbia have residential fiber service available to them.
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Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.
Approximately 97% of Columbia residents are serviced by multiple wired providers.
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This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
In Howard County, approximately 8,000 people do not have access to 25 Mbps wired broadband.
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25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Cheapest Internet Providers in Columbia, Maryland
| Provider | Plan Starting From | Connection | Contract Length | Data Caps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | $39.99 | Cable | None | No Caps |
| Verizon | $40 | DSL | None | No Caps |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $50 | 5G Internet | None | No Caps |
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