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Internet providers in 65203
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65203 internet providers
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| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 13% |
CenturyLink  | $65.00 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 41% |
| CenturyLink | $45.00 | 20 - 80 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Socket Telecom | $40.00 | 6 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| Socket Telecom | $40.00 | 6 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.716% |
| Sho-Me Technologies | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.906% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 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 22, 2021.
Need help?65203 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
33349
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.89%
3 providers - 91.94%
4+ providers - 11.43%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 65203 ZIP code is slightly higher than the rest of Missouri - 90%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 65203 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 46% of those living in the 65203 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 65203 area, and 98.89% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 65203, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 65203
The largest internet providers serving the 65203 ZIP code are Spectrum and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to many in the 65203 ZIP code, covering 13% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 95% of the area. Columbia’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 41% of residents in the 65203 ZIP code.
Spectrum 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 65203 ZIP code, covering 13% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 65203 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Columbia, $45.00.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbia, $0.78.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 65203 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Columbia's providers, 545 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 Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 65203 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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, $45.00.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbia, $0.78.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 80 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 65203 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Columbia's providers, 545 Mbps.
CenturyLink fiber-optic internet
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Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to about half of households in the 65203 ZIP code, covering 41% 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 65203 ZIP code 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, $45.00.
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, $0.78.
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 65203 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 41% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Columbia's providers, 545 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 65203 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 65203 and the greater Columbia area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Columbia at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 65203 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 65203 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 65203?
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 65203 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 41% of households in 65203. The next fastest internet provider in the 65203 ZIP code is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 65203?
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 65203 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Columbia, $45.00.
Is fiber internet available in 65203?
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 65203 ZIP code, covering 41% of the city. Socket Telecom also offers fiber internet in 65203 and is available to 4.716% of households.
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.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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