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Internet Providers in Columbus, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Columbus, NC

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 26.4%
    Columbus speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
    (844) 901-2981
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  • 2. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 87.3%
    Columbus speed tests confirm high speeds for Kinetic by Windstream
    (844) 908-2607
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  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 912-2812
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  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 26.6%
    (844) 918-3658
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  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 902-3107
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  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 26.6%
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  • Skyrunner
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 74.1%
    (828) 258-8562
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  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 46.2%
    (888) 944-9400
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  • PANGAEA Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 7.9%
    (828) 859-3072
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  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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Best Internet Providers in Columbus, NC

For residents of Columbus, North Carolina, Kinetic by Windstream offers a strong choice for internet service with both DSL and fiber connections. Covering 87.30% of the town, it provides high availability. Users can experience maximum download speeds of up to 1 Gbps for a starting price of $39.99 per month, blending speed and extensive coverage effectively.

If Kinetic by Windstream isn't available, Viasat serves as a reliable alternative. Through its satellite connection, Viasat ensures 100% coverage throughout Columbus. It delivers maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps, starting at $99.99 per month. Though slower than Windstream’s offerings, Viasat guarantees access across the entire area.

Looking at the overall tech coverage in Columbus, DSL is accessible to 86% of the town, fiber to 27%, fixed wireless to 79%, and satellite to 100%. Providers like Viasat and HughesNet offer complete satellite coverage, securing connectivity options for all 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
  • Skyrunner
  • UScellular
 74.06%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • PANGAEA Internet
  • Starlink
 100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Kinetic by Windstream
 87.27000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Columbus, NC

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus, NC
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
 100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
 85.61999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
 26.85%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
 14.08%

List of Internet Providers in Columbus, NC

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
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Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
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Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
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T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
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Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
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XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
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Skyrunner Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
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UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
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PANGAEA Internet Fiber 500 Mbps
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Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
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Internet Providers in Columbus, NC

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
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Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
(844) 908-2607
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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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
(844) 918-3658
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
(888) 944-9400
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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  • ** Our star ratings are calculated based on user reviews collected on BroadbandNow.com and through our independent survey. A provider must have a minimum of 50 such reviews before we assign a star rating.