*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 - 99.89%
2 providers - 62.22%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Columbia is comparable to the rest of Mississippi - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Columbia area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Columbia residents. 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 1.560% of those living in Columbia.
There are four internet providers serving the Columbia area, and 62.22% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Columbia's four internet providers, prices start at $55 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Columbia are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Columbia.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Columbia residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Columbia’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Columbia 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 nearly all households in Columbia covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Columbia 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 Columbia, $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 Columbia, $3.96.
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 0.768 Mbps in Columbia. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Columbia's providers, 18 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 Columbia covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Columbia 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 Columbia, $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, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbia, $3.96.
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 Columbia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Columbia's providers, 18 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Columbia covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Columbia 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Columbia, $63.33.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbia, $3.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Columbia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Columbia's providers, 18 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Columbia with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Columbia. The next fastest internet provider in Columbia is C Spire, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 64% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Columbia with plans starting at $55/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Columbia, $63.33.
C Spire is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Columbia, covering 64% of the city.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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