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Internet Providers in Columbia, Louisiana

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Home Internet in Columbia, LA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 12.1%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 3. Sparklight
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 35.4%
  • SkyRider Communications
    Speeds Up To
    3 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 28.7%
  • 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: 24.3%

Best Internet Providers in Columbia, LA

In Columbia, Louisiana, Viasat Internet stands as the top provider, using satellite technology to ensure full town coverage. They offer download speeds up to 150 Mbps, a notable feat for a satellite connection. However, their premium service comes at a steep $199.99 per month, which may be prohibitive for many.

HughesNet ranks second and also uses satellite technology, covering 99.90% of Columbia. They provide maximum speeds of 100 Mbps, enough for typical household use such as streaming and browsing. With a starting price of $49.99 per month, HughesNet offers a more budget-friendly option.

AT&T Internet, the third-ranked provider, uses IPBB connections but only covers 12.10% of the town. Offering speeds up to 18 Mbps at a starting price of $60 per month, AT&T's service appeals to some but remains limited in reach and speed.

Satellite providers dominate Columbia's internet landscape due to their extensive coverage, making Viasat and HughesNet the primary choices for most residents.

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
  • Always ON
24.34%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
99.97%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Sparklight
  • SkyRider Communications
35.410000000000004%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Columbia, LA

Provider Connection Types in Columbia, LA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbia, LA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
11.05%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
36.53%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
7.920000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Columbia, LA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Sparklight Cable 1 Gbps
SkyRider Communications Fiber, Fixed Wireless 3 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbia, LA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Sparklight $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
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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