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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 59% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 37% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Communications | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.70%
2 providers - 99.67%
3 providers - 8.76%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Columbia Heights is comparable to the rest of Minnesota - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Columbia Heights area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Columbia Heights residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 12% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.610% of those living in Columbia Heights.
There are five internet providers serving the Columbia Heights area, and 99.67% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Columbia Heights's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Columbia Heights are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Columbia Heights.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Columbia Heights residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 59% of the area. Columbia Heights’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 37% of Columbia Heights 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Columbia Heights covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Columbia Heights residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Columbia Heights, $53.74.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbia Heights, $1.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in Columbia Heights. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Columbia Heights's providers, 355 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to about half of households in Columbia Heights covering 59% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Columbia Heights 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Columbia Heights, $53.74.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbia Heights, $1.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Columbia Heights. These download speeds are available to 59% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Columbia Heights's providers, 355 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in Columbia Heights covering 37% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Columbia Heights than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Columbia Heights, $53.74.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbia Heights, $1.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Columbia Heights. These download speeds are available to 37% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Columbia Heights's providers, 355 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Columbia Heights, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Columbia Heights, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Columbia Heights and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Columbia Heights at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Columbia Heights at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Columbia Heights residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Columbia Heights with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Columbia Heights. The next fastest internet provider in Columbia Heights is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 59% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Columbia Heights with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Columbia Heights, $53.74.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Columbia Heights, covering 37% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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