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Internet Providers in
Columbus, KS

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Home Internet in Columbus, KS
  • Provider
    • Brightspeed
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • XNET WiFi
    • Optic Communications
    • Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative
    • Wisper ISP
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Hughesnet
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 6.3%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 Mbps - 415 Mbps
    Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 67.8%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 22.2%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.8%
  • 6. Optic Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 60.1%
  • Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 28.4%
  • Wisper ISP
    Speeds Up To
    400 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 27%
  • 9. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80.8%
  • 10. Starlink
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 11. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Columbus, KS

Viasat Internet dominates Columbus, Kansas, with its satellite connection covering 100% of the area. Its maximum download speed of 150 Mbps accommodates households with heavy online activity. Starting at $99.99 per month, Viasat's plans can be pricey for some. Hughesnet also offers 100% coverage through satellite technology. It provides a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month. This makes Hughesnet a compelling choice for those seeking reliable internet without needing the fastest speeds. For residents preferring fixed wireless, Always ON covers 64% of the city with speeds up to 25 Mbps, priced at $60 per month. This option suits areas where satellite might be less desirable. Columbus enjoys broad satellite internet coverage, giving residents several options to meet their connectivity requirements.

Viasat Internet dominates Columbus, Kansas, with its satellite connection covering 100% of the area. Its maximum download speed of 150 Mbps accommodates households with heavy online activity. Starting at $99.99 per month, Viasat's plans can be pricey for some.

Hughesnet also offers 100% coverage through satellite technology. It provides a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month. This makes Hughesnet a compelling choice for those seeking reliable internet without needing the fastest speeds.

For residents preferring fixed wireless, Always ON covers 64% of the city with speeds up to 25 Mbps, priced at $60 per month. This option suits areas where satellite might be less desirable.

Columbus enjoys broad satellite internet coverage, giving residents several options to meet their connectivity requirements.

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
80.75%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Brightspeed
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Verizon
  • Wisper ISP
  • Starlink
  • Hughesnet
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • XNET WiFi
  • Optic Communications
  • Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative
67.75%

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Provider Connection Types in Columbus, KS

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus, KS
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
16.61%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
77.49%

Internet Providers in Columbus, KS

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon 5G Home Internet $35/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
XNET WiFi $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Optic Communications $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Wisper ISP $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 400 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 $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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