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Internet Providers in Columbus, Kansas

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  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Optic Communications
    • Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative
    • Wisper ISP
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Columbus, KS

  • 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. Optic Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 60.4%
  • 4. Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 28.2%
  • Wisper ISP
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 26.5%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80.6%
  • 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: 64%

Best Internet Providers in Columbus, KS

Among Columbus, Kansas residents, Optic Communications stands out as a top choice for a solid internet connection. The city's premier provider, Optic, services 54% of Columbus with its fiber connection. With an exceptional maximum download speed of 1 Gbps and a reasonable starting monthly rate of $50, Optic is an excellent option.

Other options catering to Columbus residents encompass Viasat Internet and Hughesnet. These satellite providers, though they offer citywide coverage, operate with slower maximum download speeds. Viasat reaches speeds of 50 Mbps, matching the $49.99 monthly starting price of Optic, while Hughesnet offers up to 25 Mbps at a comparable price.

The broader coverage canvas of Columbus features 100% satellite and 77% fiber connectivity, with DSL and fixed wireless alternatives at 17% and 74% respectively. A variety of options are available to meet diverse needs, with Optic Communications, Viasat, and Hughesnet emerging as the primary contenders.

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
80.58999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optic Communications
  • Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative
60.41%

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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
77.49000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Columbus, KS

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Optic Communications Fiber 1 Gbps
Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative Fiber, DSL 1 Gbps
Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbus, KS

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
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 $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
Wisper ISP $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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
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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