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Internet Providers in Columbia, Connecticut

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Home Internet in Columbia, CT
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • EarthLink
    • Frontier
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 96.3%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 81.6%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 82.6%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 41.6%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41.6%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Columbia, CT

Columbia, Connecticut's top internet service provider is Spectrum. Spectrum uses a cable connection with download speeds reaching up to 1 Gbps. Spectrum covers 96.30% of the town, offering fast and reliable internet starting at $49.99 per month. Its extensive coverage and high speeds make it suitable for streaming and online gaming.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet provide satellite internet with full coverage across Columbia. Viasat delivers download speeds up to 150 Mbps with plans starting at $119.99 per month. Hughesnet offers speeds of up to 100 Mbps, matching Spectrum’s starting price of $49.99 per month. These satellite options serve remote areas where cable and DSL may not reach. Columbia also enjoys substantial fiber availability at 97%, ensuring every household has access to reliable internet.

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
  • Viasat
  • 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
  • Spectrum
  • EarthLink
  • Frontier
96.32%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Columbia, Connecticut

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Provider Connection Types in Columbia, CT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbia, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.65%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
96.86%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
74.83%

Internet Providers in Columbia, CT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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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