Best Internet Providers in Columbia, CA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Columbia, CA
Columbia has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Columbia.
Ranks compare Columbia with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Columbia, CA at a Glance
Columbia Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Cal.net
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Columbia ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Columbia, CA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Columbia based on California customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Columbia, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 86.54% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Columbia?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Columbia
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cal.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- Conifer Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sierra Nevada Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Columbia Compares to Places Its Size
Columbia's report card score is in the bottom 24% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 32%.
| Measure | Columbia | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Tuolumne County | California | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 8% | 4.2% | 62.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,146 Mbps | bottom 41% | 1,411 Mbps | 3,834 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | top 26% | 6.1 | 8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.3 | 3.0 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | top 10% | 14% | 17% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 94% | 97% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 89% | 94% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 56% | bottom 27% | 60% | 79% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 32% | 76% | 84% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $71,180 | bottom 45% | $82,328 | $111,728 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 12% | 13% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Columbia, against 4.2% across Tuolumne County and 62.4% across California. Households in Columbia are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,180 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Columbia
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Columbia, CA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?
Cal.net Fixed Wireless in Columbia, CA
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cal.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Cal.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Conifer Communications Fixed Wireless in Columbia, CA
Availability:
91.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Conifer Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.8% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Conifer Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia, CA
Availability:
89.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
274 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.0% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 274 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia, CA
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of Columbia homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia, CA
Availability:
55.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia, CA
Availability:
55.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Sierra Nevada Communications Fixed Wireless in Columbia, CA
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Sierra Nevada Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.3% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Sierra Nevada Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?
XFINITY Cable in Columbia, CA
Availability:
66.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,555 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 66.0% of Columbia homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,555 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 130 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?
EarthLink DSL in Columbia, CA
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 36.0% of Columbia homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Columbia, CA
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 36.0% of Columbia homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Columbia by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Columbia has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Columbia
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Columbia
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95310 | 2,481 | 0.0% | 1,364 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 39/100 |
How Columbia Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Columbia that have their own pages are all within 8 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia (this page) | 3,812 | 0.0% | 1,146 Mbps | 6.6 | C- | 38/100 |
| Sonora | 20,054 | 0.0% | 1,626 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 46/100 |
| Jamestown | 5,292 | 0.0% | 1,299 Mbps | 6.5 | C- | 38/100 |
| Phoenix Lake | 4,287 | 0.0% | 1,641 Mbps | 6 | C- | 32/100 |
| Murphys | 3,547 | 0.0% | 1,035 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 48/100 |
| Soulsbyville | 1,747 | 0.0% | 1,468 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 76/100 |
| Quartz | 975 | 0.0% | 492 Mbps | 6.2 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Vallecito | 629 | 0.0% | 819 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 35/100 |
| Tuttletown | 400 | 0.0% | 236 Mbps | 7.4 | D+ | 60/100 |
| Douglas Flat | 227 | 0.0% | 1,152 Mbps | 7.7 | C | 36/100 |
| Standard | 149 | 0.0% | 1,415 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 14/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbia?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Columbia
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Cal.net | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Conifer Communications | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Sierra Nevada Communications | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Columbia. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Columbia Internet Providers
Based on 390 reviews from California internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Columbia residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.11 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in California, with 3.61 out of 5 stars and 89.0% coverage in Columbia.
At a national level, based on 4606 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Columbia Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Columbia, California, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Overall | California Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sierra Nevada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Conifer Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Columbia
Based on data reported by Columbia ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Columbia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,555 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Speed | California Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Sierra Nevada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Conifer Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Columbia?
Of the providers in Columbia, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Columbia where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across California or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.26 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cal.net is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Columbia, California, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Columbia
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Affordability | California Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (27) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Cal.net | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (28) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (2) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (119) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (211) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Sierra Nevada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Conifer Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in California
Customer Reviews
Steve
ting Fiber
November 13, 2026 Slow, 1/10th the speed they advertised
Robert
Verizon Fixed Wireless
November 10, 2026 Was cut off with .out notice due to upgrade and was not provided connection to upgrade from the same location (tower). Causing further problems in service and added cost.
ISPReports User
AT&T DSL
November 08, 2026 Lousy
ISPReports User
Fidium
November 08, 2026 Vernice
Frontier Fiber
November 01, 2026 Horrible this is horrible. My internet has been down for two days in a half. Never again
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Columbia?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Columbia is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Columbia is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Cal.net has the broadest coverage in Columbia, available to 96.5% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.