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Internet Providers in Columbus City, Iowa

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Home Internet in Columbus City, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Louisa
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. 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: 12.1%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 47%
  • 4. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 12.1%
  • 7. Louisa
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 90.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Columbus City, IA

In Columbus City, Iowa, Viasat Internet delivers 100% coverage, ensuring every resident can access its satellite service. With a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps and a starting price of $99.99 per month, Viasat suits users needing substantial bandwidth. This service benefits households and remote workers seeking wide availability and fast connectivity.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet and HughesNet also serve Columbus City. EarthLink offers 5G internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps and a more affordable starting price of $39.95 per month, although its coverage reaches only 47%. HughesNet, matching Viasat in 100% coverage through satellite, delivers a slightly lower maximum download speed of 100 Mbps at a starting price of $49.99 per month. Both options, combined with the city’s full fiber and fixed wireless availability, provide diverse connectivity solutions based on residents' needs and locations.

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

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Provider Connection Types in Columbus City, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus City, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.0999999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
100%

Internet Providers in Columbus City, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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 $19.99/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
Nextlink Internet $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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

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