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Internet Providers in Columbus, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Columbus, NC

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 26.4%
    Columbus speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 87.3%
    Columbus 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. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Skyrunner
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 74.1%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 46.2%
  • 7. PANGAEA Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 7.9%
  • 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: 23.1%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.9%

Best Internet Providers in Columbus, NC

Columbus, North Carolina enjoys high-speed Internet services from Windstream, a leading internet service provider. Windstream offers DSL and fiber connections with a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps, making it perfect for online gaming, streaming, or remote working. Services extend to 86% of the area, ensuring wide coverage. With plans starting at $39.99 monthly, Windstream successfully balances high-speed Internet and affordability.

Viasat Internet, the second-ranked provider in Columbus, offers satellite Internet services across the entire region. Plans start at $49.99 per month with a top download speed of 100 Mbps. Although it's not as fast as Windstream, Viasat's Internet speed can meet the needs of most ordinary users.

Residents of Columbus have a myriad of options when it comes to internet connection types – DSL, Fixed Wireless, and Satellite. Satellite and Fixed Wireless connections, with 100% and 79% area coverage respectively, form the primary coverage backbone of the town. This ensures all residents can find an Internet service that fits 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
  • Skyrunner
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
74.06%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • PANGAEA Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Kinetic by Windstream
87.27000000000001%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Columbus, NC

Provider Connection Types in Columbus, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
85.61999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
26.85%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
14.08%

List of Internet Providers in Columbus, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Skyrunner Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
PANGAEA Internet Fiber 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbus, NC

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
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 $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
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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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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