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Internet providers in 29203
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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. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Need help?29203 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
21016
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.90%
2 providers - 91.80%
3 providers - 1.33%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 29203 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of South Carolina - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 29203 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Columbia, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 29203 area, and 91.80% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 29203, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 29203
The largest internet providers serving the 29203 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 29203 ZIP code, covering 81% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 99% of the area. Columbia’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 29203 ZIP code.
AT&T 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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 29203 ZIP code, covering 81% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T 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 AT&T start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Columbia, $40.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbia, $0.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 29203 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Columbia's providers, 252 Mbps.
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 all households in the 29203 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 29203 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, $40.99.
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, $0.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 29203 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Columbia's providers, 252 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 29203 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 29203 ZIP 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Columbia, $40.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbia, $0.76.
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 29203 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Columbia's providers, 252 Mbps.
Internet providers in 29203 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 29203?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 29203 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 0.740% of households in 29203. The next fastest internet provider in the 29203 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 99% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 29203?
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 29203 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Columbia, $40.99.
Is fiber internet available in 29203?
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 29203 ZIP code, covering 0.740% of the city.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.
How do I change internet providers?
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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