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Internet Providers in Columbus, North Carolina

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Home Internet in Columbus, NC
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Kinetic
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Skyrunner
    • UScellular
    • PANGAEA Internet
    • Starlink
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  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 26.4%
    Columbus speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
    (844) 901-2981
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  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 912-2812
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  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 26.6%
    (844) 918-3658
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  • 4. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 87.3%
    Columbus speed tests confirm high speeds for Kinetic
    (844) 908-2607
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  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 902-3107
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  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 26.6%
    (855) 758-6392
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  • Skyrunner
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 74.1%
    (828) 258-8562
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  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 46.2%
    (888) 944-9400
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  • PANGAEA Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 7.9%
    (828) 859-3072
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  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    View Plans

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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
 87.27000000000001%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Columbus, North Carolina

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

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%

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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Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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Kinetic $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
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 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
(855) 758-6392
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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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