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Internet Providers in Columbia, Pennsylvania

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Home Internet in Columbia, PA

  • 1. Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 62%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.8%
    Columbia speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 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. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 27.7%
  • 6. 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: 13.5%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 73.4%

Best Internet Providers in Columbia, PA

In Columbia, Pennsylvania, Xfinity ranks as the top internet provider. It offers cable connections with download speeds up to 2 Gbps and covers 98.80% of the borough. Starting at $30 per month, Xfinity provides high-speed internet to nearly all residents, ideal for heavy internet users, large households, gamers, and those who stream high-definition content.

Brightspeed also serves Columbia with both DSL and fiber connections. Its maximum download speed is 100 Mbps, and it covers 61% of the borough. With prices starting at $49 per month, Brightspeed offers a good mix of speed and coverage, especially in fiber-accessible areas.

Viasat Internet uses satellite technology to cover 100% of Columbia. It offers a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps but starts at a higher price of $119.99 per month. While not the most economical option, Viasat is perfect for residents in rural parts where other internet types may be less reliable.

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
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
73.41%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
98.75%

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Provider Connection Types in Columbia, PA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbia, PA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
31.009999999999998%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.7%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.22%

List of Internet Providers in Columbia, PA

Provider Type Top Speed
Brightspeed DSL, Fiber 100 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbia, PA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Brightspeed $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/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
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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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