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Internet Providers in Columbus, Kentucky

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Home Internet in Columbus, KY

  • 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: 86.4%
  • 4. Gibson Connect
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 15.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Columbus, KY

Kinetic by Windstream stands as a prominent internet provider in Columbus, Kentucky. This provider uses DSL to deliver speeds up to 50 Mbps. Covering 86.40% of the city, Kinetic by Windstream ensures many residents can access its services. With a starting price of $40 per month, it offers an affordable option for steady internet.

Viasat Internet also serves Columbus, delivering internet via satellite to 100% of the city. Viasat offers speeds up to 150 Mbps, significantly faster than Kinetic by Windstream, but starts at $99.99 per month. Despite the higher cost, Viasat's complete coverage and high speeds offer a reliable internet option, particularly where other connections are not available.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
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
  • Gibson Connect
15.479999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Columbus, KY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus, KY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
81.01%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
3.16%

List of Internet Providers in Columbus, KY

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL 50 Mbps
Gibson Connect Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbus, KY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $119.99/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
Gibson Connect $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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