Internet providers in Columbia, SC

Internet in Columbia

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Columbia area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Columbia Residential Internet Coverage

The city of Columbia in South Carolina serves millions of residents, tourists, and employees, which is why reliable internet service is so crucial.

Those who prefer the reliability of DSL can choose AT&T, a provider with a large service area that reaches almost all of Columbia. Northern communities in this city are Forest Hills, Heathwood, and Arcadia Lakes. Southern communities include Springdale and St. Andrews. Time Warner Cable, known for its national coverage map, offers high-speed cable to all of Columbia.

In addition to the neighborhoods listed above, Time Warner Cable is available in Melrose Heights, Shandon, Seven Oaks, and Forest Acres.

The university community of Columbia is covered by both Time Warner Cable and AT&T, ensuring that students and professionals have high-speed internet options. As AT&T starts to develop its fiber network, highly populated parts of Columbia may be first to get fiber installed.

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Average download speed
165.73 Mbps

Average upload speed
49.64 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
27.54 ms

Average jitter
27.07 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Columbia?

AT&T - Great value
Spectrum - No data caps
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

See internet providers in nearby cities.

Arcadia Lakes Forest Acres Dentsville State Park Cayce West Columbia St. Andrews Blythewood Seven Oaks Pine Ridge Oak Grove South Congaree Irmo Lugoff Lexington Horatio Gaston

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Summary of Columbia internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Lumos	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Lumos
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
ispMint	5G Home	5 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for ispMint
TruVista	Cable, DSL & Fiber	1000 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for TruVista
NTInet Inc.	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for NTInet Inc.