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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 85% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 0.12%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in West Columbia 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 West Columbia area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of West Columbia residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in West Columbia, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the West Columbia area, and 0.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among West Columbia's four internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in West Columbia are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to West Columbia.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all West Columbia residents, covering 85% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. West Columbia’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of West 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in West Columbia covering 85% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in West 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in West Columbia, $53.73.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in West Columbia, $2.98.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in West Columbia. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Columbia's providers, 38 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 West Columbia covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of West 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in West Columbia, $53.73.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in West Columbia, $2.98.
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 West Columbia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all West Columbia's providers, 38 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 West Columbia covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of West 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in West Columbia, $53.73.
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 West Columbia, $2.98.
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 West Columbia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Columbia's providers, 38 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in West Columbia with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 85% of households in West Columbia. The next fastest internet provider in West Columbia is Rise Broadband, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in West Columbia with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in West Columbia, $53.73.
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.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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.
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.
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