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Best Internet Providers in Columbia, SC

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Top 11 Internet Service Providers in Columbia, SC

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1. AT&T

91.2% Available
Download speeds up to:
5 Gbps IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 55.00/mo *
91.2% Available

2. Spectrum

93.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Cable, Fiber
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
93.5% Available

3. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 129.99/mo
100% Available

4. EarthLink

72% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 39.95/mo
72% Available

5. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
100% Available

6. Lumos

10% Available
Download speeds up to:
5 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
10% Available

7. NTInet

70% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Prices Starting At 39.95/mo
70% Available

8. TruVista

25% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 85.00/mo
25% Available

9. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo
100% Available

10. Verizon

30.9% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
30.9% Available

11. EIN

50% Available
Download speeds up to:
5 Gbps Fiber
50% Available

Internet Service Providers in Columbia, South Carolina

AT&T Fiber is your best choice for internet in Columbia, South Carolina. It covers 37.4% of the city and offers speeds up to 5 Gbps. Plans start at $55 per month. AT&T is our top choice, but it’s not the only fiber provider in town; there’s also Lumos. It offers speeds up to 5 Gbps with prices starting at $50 per month. Both of Columbia’s fiber providers are excellent choices for high-speed internet.

If fiber isn’t available in your area, cable internet should be your next choice. Spectrum covers 93.5% of Columbia with speeds reaching 1 Gbps. Plans start at $49.99 per month. Spectrum’s wide coverage makes it a common choice in Columbia.

Looking for wireless? Verizon’s 5G home internet covers 30.9% of Columbia with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Plans start at $50 per month. EarthLink is another 5G option, with even broader coverage at 72%. However, its speeds max out at 100 Mbps. But, plans start at $39.95 per month.

Finally, if you're considering DSL, AT&T Internet has you covered. Its DSL network covers 91.2% of Columbia with speeds up to 100 Mbps. Plans start at $60 per month.

An Overview of Internet Providers in Columbia By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
AT&T Fiber 5 Gbps 37%
AT&T IPBB 100 Mbps 91%
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 94%
Lumos Fiber 8 Gbps 10%
NTInet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps 70%
TruVista Fiber 2 Gbps 25%
Windstream DSL 200 Mbps 3%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 4%
NTInet Fiber 1 Gbps 70%
CarolinaConnect Fiber 1 Gbps 6%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 31%
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps 72%
EIN Fiber 5 Gbps 50%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
AT&T IPBB 100 Mbps 91%
AT&T Fiber 5 Gbps 37%
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 94%
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps 31%
CarolinaConnect Fiber 1 Gbps 6%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 4%
Windstream DSL 200 Mbps 3%
TruVista Fiber 1 Gbps 25%
TriCoLink Fiber 1 Gbps 1%
Lumos Fiber 5 Gbps 10%

Fastest Columbia Internet Providers

Connection Type

Internet Providers

Download Speeds Up To

Upload Speeds Up To

Availability

Fiber
(Covering 40% of Columbia)

AT&T Fiber

5 Gbps

5 Gbps

37.4%

Lumos

5 Gbps

5 Gbps

10%

Cable
(Covering 94.2% of Columbia)

Spectrum

1 Gbps

35 Mbps

93.5%

DSL
(Covering 67% of Columbia)

Kinetic by Windstream

200 Mbps

83 Mbps

2.8%

AT&T Internet

100 Mbps

20 Mbps

91.2%

Fixed Wireless
(Covering 75.2% of Columbia)

Verizon 5G Home Internet

1 Gbps

75 Mbps

30.9%

AT&T Internet Air

225 Mbps

30 Mbps

4.1%

Satellite
(Covering 100% of Columbia)

Starlink

220 Mbps

25 Mbps

100%

Viasat Internet

150 Mbps

3 Mbps

100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Columbia

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Average download speed in Columbia:

146 Mbps

Based on 42,953 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Columbia

  1. AT&T - Fast download speeds in Columbia, most Fiber availability and most DSL availability
  2. Spectrum - No data caps and most Cable availability
  3. Viasat - Most internet coverage in Columbia
  4. EarthLink - 5g internet up to 100 Mbps
  5. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  6. Lumos - Fast speeds
  7. NTInet - Fixed wireless or Fiber up to 1000 Mbps
  8. TruVista - Fiber up to 1000 Mbps
  9. Starlink - Widely available
  10. Verizon - 5g internet up to 1000 Mbps
  11. EIN - Fast downloading

Fastest Internet Providers in Columbia

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

Internet Availability by Connection Type in Columbia

Internet service providers in Columbia use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 95%
Cable - 68%
DSL - 68%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Columbia, SC

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1530 Harden St
Columbia, SC 29204
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1600 Harden St
Columbia, SC 29204
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1751 Calhoun St Mills Jarrett Bldg
Columbia, SC 29201
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301 Gervais St
Columbia, SC 29201
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800 Richland St Governor's Mansion
Columbia, SC 29201
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1777 Saint Julian Pl
Columbia, SC 29204
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300 Outlet Pointe Blvd
Columbia, SC 29210
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2600 Bull St
Columbia, SC 29201
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1333 Main St
Columbia, SC 29201
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1231 Gervais St
Columbia, SC 29201

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