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Internet Providers in
Columbus, TX

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Home Internet in Columbus, TX
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • AT&T
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Rise Broadband
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Colorado Valley
    • RTA
    • Resound Networks
    • Meridian Broadband
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 42.5%
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 69.5%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. 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: 67.5%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 33.5%
  • 6. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 76.1%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 15.8%
  • 9. Colorado Valley
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 20.5%
  • 10. RTA
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 46.1%
  • 11. Resound Networks
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 94.4%
  • Meridian Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 95.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Columbus, TX

In Columbus, Texas, Spectrum ranks as the top internet provider, offering cable connections to 42.50% of the city. Spectrum's maximum download speed reaches 1 Gbps, making it one of the fastest options for streaming and online gaming. The service starts at $49.99 per month, delivering competitive value for high-speed internet.

AT&T Internet comes in second. It uses IPBB and 5G connections, covering 69.50% of Columbus, which is more extensive than Spectrum. However, AT&T's maximum download speed is only 25 Mbps. This speed works for regular browsing and video streaming but might not suit high-demand users. AT&T's service starts at $60 per month, offering wider coverage at a higher price.

Viasat provides satellite internet, offering nearly complete coverage in Columbus. Although Viasat’s plans are more expensive, they deliver expansive availability.

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
  • Colorado Valley
  • RTA
  • Meridian Broadband
95.3%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Rise Broadband
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Resound Networks
94.39%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Columbus, Texas

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, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
33.06%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
43.15%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.41000000000000003%

Internet Providers in Columbus, TX

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
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps IPBB, 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Rise Broadband $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
RTA $48/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Resound Networks $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Meridian Broadband $47.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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