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Best Internet Providers in Columbia, MO for You

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Our Top 16 Internet Service Providers in Columbia, MO

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AT&T 51.7% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds up to: 300 Mbps
Plans starting at: $48.00/mo*
*Price is per month, plus taxes. Price after discounts: $13/mo w/elig wireless svc. and $5/mo w/elig Autopay & Paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 2 bills. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min.
Spectrum 19.1% Available
Cable
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $30.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets.
Brightspeed 48.4% Available
Fiber, DSL
Download speeds up to: 940 Mbps
Plans starting at: $29.99/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Starlink 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 400 Mbps
Plans starting at: $55.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Speeds referenced are maximum available speeds, are not guaranteed, and will be slower during times of congestion.
Viasat 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 150 Mbps
Plans starting at: $69.99/mo*
*Price shown includes promotion; Get $30/mo. off for first 3 months. For new customers only. You must mention this offer when ordering service to receive the discount. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
T-Mobile 60.4% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds from: 87 - 415 Mbps
Plans starting at: $50.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
Mint Mobile 46.3% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds from: 133 - 415 Mbps
Plans starting at: $30.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Verizon 32.9% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds up to: 300 Mbps
Plans starting at: $35.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Mediacom 80.1% Available
Cable
Download speeds up to: 1 Gbps
Plans starting at: $30.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
XNET WiFi 43.1% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $65.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Socket Telecom 69.4% Available
Fiber, DSL
Download speeds up to: 2.5 Gbps
Plans starting at: $60.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Wisper ISP 14.8% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 400 Mbps
Plans starting at: $69.99/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Air Link 11.3% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 25 Mbps
Plans starting at: $70.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
UScellular 87% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 25 Mbps
Plans starting at: $50.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
iZones 75.1% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 1 Gbps
Hughesnet 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 100 Mbps
Plans starting at: $39.99/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
When looking for the best internet in Columbia, MO, start with fiber. It offers the fastest speeds and reliability. Brightspeed gives you up to 940 Mbps at a starting price of $49, with a coverage of 26.9%. Socket Telecom is another great choice, providing speeds up to 1 Gbps with wider coverage of 55.4%, starting at $60 per month. Next, consider cable internet. It's a solid option and quite reliable. Spectrum offers speeds up to 1 Gbps with 20.1% coverage for $50 a month. Mediacom also delivers high speeds up to 1 Gbps, covering 79.5% of the city and starting at a budget-friendly $19.99. For those considering wireless options, check out Verizon's 5G home internet. Although it covers only 10.7%, it offers speeds up to 50 Mbps starting at $50. Finally, if fiber and cable aren't for you, DSL is another wired option. Brightspeed offers DSL service with 71.3% coverage, speeds up to 100 Mbps, and a starting price of $50. This could be a good choice if you're in a part of town where fiber or cable aren't available.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Columbia

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Average download speed in Columbia:

122 Mbps

Based on 15,239 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Columbia

  1. AT&T - up to 300 Mbps
  2. Spectrum - No data caps
  3. Brightspeed - Fiber or DSL up to 940 Mbps
  4. Starlink - Most internet coverage in Columbia
  5. Viasat - Widely available
  6. T-Mobile - up to 415 Mbps
  7. Mint Mobile - up to 415 Mbps
  8. Verizon - up to 300 Mbps
  9. Mediacom - up to 1 Gbps
  10. XNET WiFi - up to 2 Gbps
  11. Socket Telecom - Fast download speeds in Columbia, most Fiber availability and most DSL availability
  12. Wisper ISP - up to 400 Mbps
  13. Air Link - up to 25 Mbps
  14. UScellular - up to 25 Mbps
  15. iZones - up to 1 Gbps
  16. Hughesnet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL

Fastest Internet Providers in Columbia

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

An Overview of Internet Providers in Columbia By list

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps 52%
Spectrum Cable 2 Gbps 19%
Brightspeed Fiber, DSL 940 Mbps 48%
Starlink Satellite 400 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 60%
Mint Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 46%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 33%
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps 80%
XNET Fixed Wireless 2 Gbps 43%
Socket Telecom Fiber, DSL 2.5 Gbps 69%
Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless 400 Mbps 15%
Air Link Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 11%
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 87%
Stimulus Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps 6%
iZones Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps 75%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Viasat Satellite 35 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 24%
Spectrum Fiber 1 Gbps 1%
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps 100%

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Internet Availability by Connection Type in Columbia

Internet service providers in Columbia use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 87%

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Columbia, MO

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705 East Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201
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705 East Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201
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1012 North Route Uu
Columbia, MO 65203
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4203 South Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203
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701 East Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201
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1001 Rogers Street
Columbia, MO 65216
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1005 West Worley Street
Columbia, MO 65203
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1505 West Peabody Road
Columbia, MO 65202
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5151 North Roger Wilson Memorial Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
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5901 South MO Highway 163
Columbia, MO 65203

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