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Internet providers in Columbia Heights, MN
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Columbia Heights, MN internet providers
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
CenturyLink  | $65.00 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 37% |
| CenturyLink | $45.00 | 20 - 120 Mbps | DSL | 59% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Communications | $23.95 | - | 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Columbia Heights internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
19496
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 100% of Columbia Heights residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 37% 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 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Columbia Heights
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.
Xfinity cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
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, $41.79.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbia Heights, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 250 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in Columbia Heights. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Columbia Heights's providers, 355 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
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 $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Columbia Heights, $41.79.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbia Heights, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 120 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Columbia Heights. These download speeds are available to 59% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Columbia Heights's providers, 355 Mbps.
CenturyLink fiber-optic internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
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 $65/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Columbia Heights, $41.79.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.25 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbia Heights, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 1,000 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.
Internet coverage for rural areas
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 $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Columbia Heights at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 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.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Columbia Heights may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $59.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Columbia Heights cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Columbia Heights?
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Columbia Heights with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 37% of households in Columbia Heights. The next fastest internet provider in Columbia Heights is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Columbia Heights?
Communications offers the cheapest internet in Columbia Heights with plans starting at $23.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Columbia Heights, $41.79.
Is fiber internet available in Columbia Heights?
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Columbia Heights, covering 37% of the city.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Why is my internet slow today?
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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