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Internet Providers in Columbia, Iowa

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    • Kinetic by Windstream
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Home Internet in Columbia, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 72.9%
  • 4. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 64.6%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 56.6%

Best Internet Providers in Columbia, IA

Windstream provides leading DSL and fixed wireless internet services to approximately 76% of Columbia, Iowa. This provider offers a maximum download speed of a respectable 200 Mbps, more than sufficient for a broad spectrum of online activities, from streaming to video calls. With monthly plans starting reasonably at $39.99, Windstream offers a solid balance between affordability and performance.

Viasat Internet competes widely in Columbia as a primary satellite internet provider. Unlike Windstream, Viasat guarantees comprehensive coverage to the entire township. Notwithstanding, Viasat's maximum download speed maxes out at 50 Mbps—a significant contrast to Windstream, but adequate for basic internet use. Monthly plans for Viasat begin slightly higher, costing $49.99.

In conclusion, Columbia residents have diverse options to consider from Windstream and Viasat, depending on their budget and particular internet requirements. Satellite coverage guarantees that even those in the more remote regions of Columbia can access internet services.

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
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
64.58%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Columbia, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbia, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
75.52%

List of Internet Providers in Columbia, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL 50 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbia, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
Kinetic by Windstream $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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
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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