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Internet Providers in Columbus, North Dakota

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Home Internet in Columbus, ND

  • 1. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.4%
  • 2. NCC
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. 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: 17.1%

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Best Internet Providers in Columbus, ND

Hughesnet ranks among the top internet providers in Columbus, North Dakota, delivering uncompromised coverage across the city via satellite connection. With affordable plans starting at $49.99 per month and a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps, Hughesnet is the perfect match for consumers seeking affordability coupled with dependable service.

Starlink, too, is a powerful player in the Columbus internet scene. Operating through a satellite connection, Starlink matches Hughesnet in delivering 100% coverage throughout the city. However, it exceeds with a maximum download speed of 220 Mbps. Such impressive speed doesn't come cheap, with plans starting at $90 per month. It's a high-performance choice worth considering for those who require higher speeds.

Northwest Communications Cooperative also has a footprint in the city, catering to 82% of Columbus residents with high-speed fiber connections. Even though there are areas still underserved by internet connectivity, both Hughesnet and Starlink work relentlessly in bridging this gap with their reliable, satellite-based internet plans.

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
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • NCC
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Columbus, ND

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus, ND
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
82.12%

List of Internet Providers in Columbus, ND

Provider Type Top Speed
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
NCC Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbus, ND

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Northwest Communications Cooperative $72/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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