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Internet Providers in Columbus, North Dakota

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Home Internet in Columbus, ND
  • Provider
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • NCC
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 20.5%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.4%
  • 3. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 19.3%
  • NCC
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 100%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

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Best Internet Providers in Columbus, ND

Hughesnet provides satellite internet in Columbus, North Dakota, with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. It covers 99.40% of the area, making it accessible to almost all residents. The service starts at $49.99 per month, combining broad reach and reasonable cost. In areas lacking other connection types, Hughesnet remains a dependable choice.

Verizon offers 5G internet with download speeds of up to 50 Mbps, starting at $50 per month. However, its coverage is limited to 17.10%. Northwest Communications Cooperative delivers fiber internet with speeds reaching 1 Gbps and covers the entire city. This plan starts at $72 per month, providing unmatched speed and reliability.

While Columbus has diverse coverage options, underserved areas persist. Satellite connections effectively bridge this gap, ensuring all residents have internet access. Fiber connections, though currently limited, present an opportunity for future high-speed internet expansion.

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
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • NCC
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Columbus, ND

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus, ND
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
82.12%

Internet Providers in Columbus, ND

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Northwest Communications Cooperative $72/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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