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Internet Providers in Columbus, Wisconsin

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  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • AT&T
    • Bertram Internet
    • UScellular
    • UPNETWI
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Columbus, WI

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 57%
    Columbus speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 74.1%
  • 5. Bertram Internet
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 97.5%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 77.8%
  • 7. UPNETWI
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 20.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 72.4%

Best Internet Providers in Columbus, WI

As the leading internet service provider in Columbus, Wisconsin, Spectrum gives its customers cable connection services. It prides itself on a coverage rate of 57%, facilitating over half of the city's residents with its advanced internet service. Spectrum boasts a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps, which tops its competitors. Moreover, with service charges starting at $49.99 per month, it offers considerable value given its high speeds and extensive coverage.

On the flip side, AT&T Internet, the second-highest ranked provider in the city, provides its subscribers with both Internet Protocol Broadband (IPBB) and fixed wireless connections. This covers about 45% of households in Columbus, Wisconsin. While its maximum download speed caps off at 10 Mbps ─ a figure lower than what Spectrum offers ─ it's a sound alternative for residents who are looking for moderate speeds or a different connection type. AT&T Internet‘s service charges are slightly more than Spectrum, starting at $55 per month. However, considering the variety in connection options and decent coverage, it assures value to its customers.

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
  • AT&T
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
77.75999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • UPNETWI
56.989999999999995%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Columbus, WI

Provider Connection Types in Columbus, WI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Columbus, WI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
47.27%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
57.43000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.09%

List of Internet Providers in Columbus, WI

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
UPNETWI Fixed Wireless, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Columbus, WI

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Bertram Internet $59.95/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
UPNETWI $55/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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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