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Internet Providers in Columbus, Nebraska

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Home Internet in Columbus, NE

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 68.6%
  • 2. Quantum Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 30.4%
    Columbus speed tests confirm high speeds for Quantum Fiber
  • 3. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 12.1%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 73.2%
  • 6. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65.8%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 84.8%
  • 9. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 12.1%
  • 10. Allo
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 86.8%
  • 11. Viaero Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.8%
  • 12. Vyve Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 13.4%
  • 13. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91.1%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 70.1%
  • Stealth Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 31.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 49.2%

Best Internet Providers in Columbus, NE

Spectrum often stands out as a top choice for Columbus, Nebraska residents seeking reliable internet. Offering cable connections with speeds up to 1 Gbps, it's ideal for high-bandwidth households. For $49.99 per month, Spectrum provides a compelling option for speed enthusiasts. With 68.60% coverage in Columbus, many residents can benefit.

Frontier presents a solid alternative with its DSL connections. Covering 84.80% of Columbus, Frontier offers speeds up to 115 Mbps, starting at $64.99 per month. This makes it a reasonable option for those outside Spectrum’s coverage.

Columbus enjoys diverse internet infrastructure: 54% DSL, 82% cable, 78% fiber, and 100% fixed wireless and satellite. Residents have various choices, with Spectrum and Frontier serving different needs.

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
  • Viaero Wireless
  • UScellular
70.08%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Quantum Fiber
  • Allo
  • Vyve Broadband
  • Stealth Broadband
86.83%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Columbus, NE

Provider Connection Types in Columbus, NE

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus, NE
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
53.910000000000004%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
77.95%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
82.09%

List of Internet Providers in Columbus, NE

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber 8 Gbps
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Allo Fiber 1 Gbps
Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbus, NE

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Quantum Fiber $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Allo Communications $69/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Viaero Wireless $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Vyve Broadband $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Nextlink Internet $50/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
Stealth Broadband $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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