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Internet Providers in Columbia, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Columbia, NC

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 94.5%
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 37%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 25.2%
  • 4. 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: 25.2%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 21.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

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Best Internet Providers in Columbia, NC

Brightspeed stands as Columbia, North Carolina's leading internet service provider, offering DSL connections with speeds up to 60 Mbps. Starting at $50 per month, Brightspeed covers 78.10% of the town, making it accessible to a majority of residents. Its moderate speeds are ideal for streaming and browsing, providing a solid balance between speed and availability.

HughesNet offers satellite coverage for 100% of Columbia, reaching even the most remote areas. Delivering speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $49.99 per month, it serves as a crucial option for those in rural regions lacking DSL or fiber access.

Always ON ranks third, supplying fixed wireless service to 17.70% of Columbia. With speeds up to 25 Mbps at $60 per month, it provides an alternative for consumers seeking options beyond DSL and satellite. Columbia's diverse internet options allow residents to choose between DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless according to their needs.

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
  • UScellular
21.3%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • 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
  • Mediacom
37.01%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Columbia, NC

Provider Connection Types in Columbia, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbia, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
23.51%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
34.32%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.05%

List of Internet Providers in Columbia, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 940 Mbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbia, NC

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Brightspeed $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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

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