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Internet Providers in
Columbus, GA

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Home Internet in Columbus, GA
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • EarthLink
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • WOW!
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps.
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 69.1%
    Columbus speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 33.8%
    Columbus speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. 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: 56.3%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 22.4%
  • 6. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 41.4%
  • 7. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 79.7%
    Columbus speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 8. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 50.7%
  • 10. WOW!
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 90.3%
    Columbus speed tests confirm high speeds for WOW!
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Columbus, GA

The top internet providers in Columbus are WOW!, Mediacom’s Xtream and AT&T Fiber. WOW! is the best internet provider overall because they feature download speeds up to 1 Gbps and offer plans starting at $25 per month. Customers looking to get additional savings with WOW! can also add WOW! mobile powered by Reach Mobile or WOW! Home Phone for an even better deal.

Mediacom’s Xtream is another widely available internet provider in Columbus. Xtream offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps for prices starting at $50 per month, and the provider operates on a cable connection similar to WOW! If WOW! isn’t available in your neighborhood, Xtream is a suitable alternative, especially as their Xtream WiFi360pro whole-home Wi-Fi service comes alongside each Xtream internet plan.

The third-best provider in Columbus is AT&T Fiber, with symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps. AT&T Fiber’s internet-only plans start as low as $55 per month, though the provider has a smaller coverage area than both WOW! and Mediacom’s Xtream. Customers enjoy AT&T Fiber for the frequent Visa Reward Card offers and the ability to add AT&T Wireless services with your internet plan for even more discounts.

Fastest Internet Providers in Columbus, GA

AT&T is the fastest provider in Columbus, with speeds up to 5 Gbps.

The fastest internet providers in Columbus are AT&T Fiber, WOW! and Mediacom’s Xtream. AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Columbus, with symmetrical speeds up to 5 Gbps. AT&T Fiber customers can customize their internet plan to their budget for the best overall value. And with the AT&T Wi-Fi gateway, you can manage your network and even find potential dead zones using the Smart Home Manager app on your phone.

The second-fastest ISP in Columbus is WOW! This provider boasts download speeds up to 1 Gbps, making it the fastest cable internet connection in Columbus. While cable internet upload speeds are not as fast, this connection from WOW! is still more than enough to keep large households happy with their choice of internet provider.

The third-fastest internet provider in Columbus is Mediacom’s Xtream, which provides download speeds up to 1 Gbps. If you don’t live within AT&T Fiber or WOW! coverage zones, Xtream is your next best choice. That said, with Xtream, you may experience data caps, depending on which plan you choose.

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
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
  • Mediacom
  • WOW!
90.31%

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Internet Availability in Columbus, GA

Columbus is known as the Fountain City for all its water features, but the name is equally relevant when you consider the number of internet providers sprinkling the city with coverage. When it comes to internet in Columbus with extensive availability, you have your choice of providers such as WOW!, Mediacom, AT&T Fiber, and Spectrum.

Reaching more areas than any other internet provider in Columbus, WOW! spreads cable internet access to 90.3% of the city. If you live anywhere from Colonial Park in South Columbus all the way up to Highland Pines or toward the intersection of U.S. Route 27 and Route 80, you’re likely to have access to WOW! internet service. If you commute to Columbus from across the Chattahoochee River on the west side of the city, however, you may not have access to WOW! because its services don’t extend beyond the river.

If you’re looking for an alternate cable internet provider in Columbus, you can also go with Mediacom or Spectrum. Mediacom offers more competitive coverage in Columbus, reaching 79.7% of the city, but Spectrum is also a contender with 33.8% coverage. Mediacom has some coverage gaps around Midtown, the East Highlands, and City Village, but its coverage elsewhere is pretty similar to what WOW! offers. Spectrum, on the other hand, is mainly bound by the areas between Baker Village in South Columbus, the East Lakes, and over to the neighborhoods surrounding Caroline Park.

If you want a fiber internet provider, you’ll want to go with AT&T Fiber, which reaches 35.1% of Columbus. AT&T Fiber has some coverage around East Columbus, the Allison Estates, and Averett Woods, but its biggest draw is that it offers coverage west of Columbus toward Smiths Station, Ladonia, and other areas you may commute from. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, though, since AT&T Fiber is nearly nonexistent between 4th Street and the Columbus-Manchester Expressway.

Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Columbus, Georgia

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Columbus, GA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus, GA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
20.169999999999998%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.08%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
34.150000000000006%

Internet Providers in Columbus, GA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Mediacom $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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
WOW! $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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