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Internet Providers in Columbus, Illinois

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Home Internet in Columbus, IL

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    35 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Adams
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Illinois Net
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 45.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 18.8%

Best Internet Providers in Columbus, IL

Adams Networks offers a compelling internet option for residents of Columbus, Illinois, with its fiber connection boasting speeds up to 1 Gbps. At $50 per month, it provides unmatched speed in the area. While Adams Networks claims 100% coverage in Columbus, the city's overall fiber coverage remains at 0%, restricting fiber service availability.

If Adams Networks is not an option, residents can turn to Viasat Internet and Hughesnet. Viasat delivers satellite internet with 100% coverage and speeds of up to 35 Mbps. Although it advertises plans starting at $0 per month, additional details or hidden charges may apply. Hughesnet also provides satellite internet with full coverage and speeds up to 25 Mbps, with plans starting at $49.99 per month.

Columbus sees varied internet service availability: 38% for DSL, 79% for cable, 0% for fiber, 25% for fixed wireless, and 100% for satellite. Both Viasat and Hughesnet ensure residents can access reliable internet services despite these limitations.

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
  • Hughesnet
  • Illinois Net
  • EarthLink
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Adams
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Columbus, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%

List of Internet Providers in Columbus, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 35 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 25 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 150 Mbps
Adams Fiber 1 Gbps
Illinois Net Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 25 Mbps

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