*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.02%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Columbiana is comparable to the rest of Alabama - 94%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Columbiana area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Columbiana residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 52% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Columbiana, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are three internet providers serving the Columbiana area. Among Columbiana's three internet providers, prices start at $55 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 18.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 144.0 Mbps | 111.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Columbiana.
The largest internet providers in Columbiana are AT&T and HughesNet bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and satellite options to Columbiana.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Columbiana residents, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 38% of the area. Columbiana’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Columbiana residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Columbiana covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Columbiana to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Columbiana, $63.33.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbiana, $3.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Columbiana. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Columbiana's providers, 371 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in Columbiana covering 38% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Columbiana than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Columbiana, $63.33.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbiana, $3.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Columbiana. These download speeds are available to 38% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Columbiana's providers, 371 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Columbiana covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Columbiana where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Columbiana, $63.33.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbiana, $3.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Columbiana. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Columbiana's providers, 371 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Columbiana with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Columbiana. The next fastest internet provider in Columbiana is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 38% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Columbiana with plans starting at $55/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Columbiana, $63.33.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Columbiana, covering 38% of the city.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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