Compare 78934 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Columbus – 65 Mbps
TX – 140 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Columbus – 11 Mbps
TX – 63 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Columbus.
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Find internet providers serving the 78934 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 86% |
Colorado Valley Communications | $59.99 | 10 - 8 Mbps | DSL | 1.980% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Colorado Valley Communications | $59.99 | 10 - 8 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
EBTX Wireless | $70.95 | 5 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 98% |
Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 98% |
Ranch Wireless | $29.95 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 96% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 92.48%
2 providers - 86.04%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 92%, broadband coverage in the 78934 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Texas - 91%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 78934 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 90% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Columbus, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the 78934 area, and 86.04% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 78934, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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AT&T | 23 Mbps | 5 Mbps | DSL |
Spectrum | 134 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
HughesNet | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
Viasat | 10 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Columbus.
The largest internet providers serving the 78934 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 nearly all in the 78934 ZIP code, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 86% of the area. Columbus’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 78934 ZIP code.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 78934 ZIP code, covering 90% 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 Columbus, $49.41.
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 Columbus, $1.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 78934 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Columbus's providers, 32 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 78934 ZIP code, covering 86% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 78934 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 Columbus, $49.41.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Columbus, $1.24.
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 78934 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Columbus's providers, 32 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 78934 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 78934 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 Columbus, $49.41.
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 Columbus, $1.24.
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 78934 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Columbus's providers, 32 Mbps.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 78934 ZIP code with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 86% of households in 78934. The next fastest internet provider in the 78934 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Ranch Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 78934 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Columbus, $49.41.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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.