Internet providers in Columbus, NE

Residential (10)
Business (10)
Mobile (5)

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1000Mbps

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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.

Plan	Connection	Download speed (up to)	Price
Spectrum Internet Assist**	Cable	30 Mbps	$14.99 /mo

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Plan	Connection	Download speed (up to)	Price
Spectrum Internet Assist**	Cable	30 Mbps	$14.99 /mo

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

Checking email
Streaming music on one device
Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

Streaming video on one device
Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

Streaming HD video on a few devices
Multiplayer online gaming
Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
Downloading files quickly
Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

Doing a lot of almost anything

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What is the best internet provider in Columbus?

Spectrum - No data caps
CenturyLink - Low-cost options
Frontier - No-contract plans available
HughesNet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

Internet Provider Types in Columbus

Cable

42%
Coverage

DSL

64%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Columbus

3 Mbps

100%
Availability

10 Mbps

100%
Availability

25 Mbps

100%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

100%

Columbus

98%

Nebraska

79%

USA

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Columbus Residential Internet Coverage

Nebraska is full of friendly people and tight-knit communities, and that's clear when you look at the town of Columbus. In this small town, there's no shortage of new friends to make. You can get even more out of your free time in Columbus with a high speed Internet plan that keeps you connected to local events, the news, and entertainment options.

DSL is available in a handful of Columbus neighborhoods, thanks to the Frontier network. The Frontier network reaches most of Columbus, although some outer parts of the city do fall out of the service area. Download speeds vary a bit between plans, making it easy for people to find the right speed for their usage habits and budget.

Cable is a bit more widely available in Columbus, since several companies offer this service in the city. A popular choice is Spectrum, which offers some of the most impressive download speeds in this part of Nebraska. The network is large and well developed, covering several other Nebraska communities. Similar coverage is available through local provider Internet Nebraska Corporation.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Columbus

Spectrum offers Internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)

Eagle Communications, Inc. offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers internet at speeds up to 245 Mbps

Nextlink Internet offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps

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Summary of Columbus internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
CenturyLink	DSL	20 Mbps	3.4/5	View Plans for CenturyLink
Frontier	DSL	N/A	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Nextlink Internet	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Rise Broadband
HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Eagle Communications, Inc.	Cable	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Eagle Communications, Inc.
LTD Broadband LLC	Fixed Wireless	35 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for LTD Broadband LLC

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Internet providers in Columbus, NE

What’s a good internet speed?

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Spectrum vs. Frontier

Centurylink vs. Spectrum

Hughesnet vs. Viasat

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