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Internet Providers in Columbus, Montana

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Home Internet in Columbus, MT

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 40.1%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 22.8%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 48.7%
  • 6. Nemont Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    30 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.2%
  • Rural Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 55.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 22.8%

Best Internet Providers in Columbus, MT

Spectrum stands out in Columbus, Montana, as a top internet provider. It offers a cable connection with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, Spectrum balances high-speed internet and affordability. However, its coverage reaches only 40.10% of Columbus, limiting its availability.

CenturyLink also serves Columbus with a DSL connection. It offers a maximum download speed of 80 Mbps and covers 48.70% of the town. Although its starting price of $55 per month is higher than Spectrum’s, CenturyLink is more accessible for many residents who value coverage over speed.

For full coverage, Viasat provides satellite internet across 100% of Columbus. Every resident can access its services, but with a maximum speed of 12 Mbps and a starting price of $69.99 per month, it may not suit those who need faster speeds or are on a budget.

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
  • Viasat
  • Always ON
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
99.9%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
40.14%

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Provider Connection Types in Columbus, MT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus, MT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
48.620000000000005%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
42.34%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.76%

List of Internet Providers in Columbus, MT

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Nemont Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless 30 Mbps
Rural Broadband Fixed Wireless 60 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbus, MT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Rural Broadband $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 60 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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