Best Internet Providers in Columbia County, OR
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Columbia County, OR
Columbia County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Columbia County.
Ranks compare Columbia County with the 36 Oregon counties.
The Best Internet in Columbia County, OR at a Glance
Columbia County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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XFINITY
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Quantum Fiber
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Astound Broadband
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Columbia County, OR?
Quantum Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Columbia County based on 168 Oregon customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Columbia County?
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 County
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Ziply - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - dsl coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Fatbeam - fiber coverage map
- Blue Mountain - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hawk Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ziply - dsl coverage map
How Columbia County Compares to the Rest of Oregon
Columbia County's report card score is tied 20th of 36 and its connectivity index is 10th of 36.
| Measure | Columbia County | Rank among Oregon counties | Oregon | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 52.3% | 22nd of 36 | 71.9% | 71.5% | Curry County (98.5%) |
| Average top speed | 2,202 Mbps | 16th of 36 | 3,017 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Washington County (5,522 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | Tied 17th of 36 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Jackson County (7.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 9th of 36 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Morrow County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 22nd of 36 | 19% | 15% | Multnomah County and Washington County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 13th of 36 | 97% | 96% | Benton County and Deschutes County and 2 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 6th of 36 | 93% | 91% | Washington County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | Tied 8th of 36 | 78% | 76% | Washington County (85%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 12th of 36 | 85% | 81% | Benton County (91%) |
| Median household income | $89,964 | 8th of 36 | $91,922 | $93,246 | Washington County ($119,998) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 22nd of 36 | 14% | 16% | Benton County (29%) |
Fiber reaches 52.3% of homes in Columbia County, against 71.9% across Oregon. Households in Columbia County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,964 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Columbia County Compares to Its Neighbors
Columbia County has 7 neighbors, 3 of them in Washington. Among them, Washington County has the most homes with fiber (91.8%) and Tillamook County the fewest (7.3%); Columbia County has 52.3%.
Map of Columbia County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Columbia County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County (this page) | 52,589 | 52.3% | 2,202 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Multnomah County | 815,428 | 90.8% | 2,718 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Washington County | 600,372 | 91.8% | 5,522 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Clark County, WA | 503,311 | 44.0% | 2,926 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Cowlitz County, WA | 110,730 | 63.4% | 1,915 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 60/100 |
| Clatsop County | 41,072 | 28.4% | 998 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 59/100 |
| Tillamook County | 27,390 | 7.3% | 978 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 61/100 |
| Wahkiakum County, WA | 4,422 | 73.3% | 1,309 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 41/100 |
Internet in Columbia County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Deer Island to 92.1% in Clatskanie; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 97053 (Warren) to 92.2% in 97016 (Clatskanie). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Columbia County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helens | 15,592 | 47.0% | 1,947 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 70/100 |
| Scappoose | 11,300 | 65.8% | 1,659 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 75/100 |
| Rainier | 5,844 | 44.4% | 1,560 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 59/100 |
| Clatskanie | 4,454 | 92.1% | 4,079 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Warren | 3,626 | 2.4% | 1,695 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 64/100 |
| Vernonia | 3,588 | 83.4% | 5,084 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 55/100 |
| Columbia City | 3,150 | 38.5% | 1,871 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 75/100 |
| Deer Island | 1,666 | 0.0% | 764 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 45/100 |
| South Scappoose | 1,287 | 22.5% | 1,247 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 81/100 |
| Inglis | 744 | 99.3% | 5,386 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 58/100 |
| Yankton | 391 | 0.0% | 461 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 70/100 |
| Prescott | 371 | 38.5% | 1,177 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 55/100 |
| West Rainier | 354 | 62.7% | 1,337 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 49/100 |
| Mayger | 345 | 100.0% | 1,500 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Locoda | 210 | 95.2% | 3,555 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 54/100 |
| Goble | 178 | 0.0% | 995 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 44/100 |
| Marshland | 166 | 84.9% | 1,440 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Mist | 160 | 77.5% | 782 Mbps | 2.5 | D+ | 68/100 |
| DeLena | 76 | 100.0% | 1,724 Mbps | 3.1 | B- | 53/100 |
| Woodson | 51 | 7.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Quincy | 38 | 100.0% | 4,553 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 54/100 |
ZIP codes in Columbia County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97051 (St. Helens) | 16,857 | 47.5% | 1,898 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 70/100 |
| 97056 (Scappoose) | 12,926 | 59.8% | 1,609 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 76/100 |
| 97048 (Rainier) | 6,890 | 43.4% | 1,498 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 58/100 |
| 97016 (Clatskanie) | 6,214 | 92.2% | 3,888 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 56/100 |
| 97064 (Vernonia) | 3,845 | 82.9% | 4,913 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 55/100 |
| 97053 (Warren) | 3,577 | 0.0% | 1,744 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 65/100 |
| 97018 (Columbia City) | 1,956 | 31.6% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 77/100 |
| 97054 (Deer Island) | 1,496 | 0.0% | 797 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbia County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum Fiber 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 County
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Ziply | 6,000 |
| Fatbeam | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Blue Mountain Networks | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Hawk Networks | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Columbia County Internet Providers
Based on 168 reviews from Oregon internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for Columbia County residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Oregon, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 88.3% coverage in Columbia County.
At a national level, based on 6982 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 County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Columbia County, Oregon, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia County Overall | Oregon Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply | (1) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (4) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (17) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (74) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (25) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (8) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Mountain | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hawk Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fatbeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Columbia County
Based on data reported by Columbia County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Columbia County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,957 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia County Speed | Oregon Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziply | (1) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (74) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (4) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (17) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (25) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (8) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Mountain | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hawk Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fatbeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Columbia County?
Of the providers in Columbia County, customers rate Quantum Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Columbia County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Oregon or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Quantum Fiber is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Columbia County, Oregon, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Columbia County
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia County Affordability | Oregon Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (4) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (1) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Ziply | (1) | (33) | (72) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (17) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (8) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (74) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (25) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Mountain | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hawk Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fatbeam | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Columbia County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Columbia County?
Quantum Fiber in Columbia County, OR
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 28.9% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,957 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 1,001 Mbps throughout the county.
CenturyLink Fiber in Columbia County, OR
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 22.0% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 917 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 834 Mbps throughout the county. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbia County from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Columbia County, OR
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 13.5% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Ziply Fiber in Columbia County, OR
Ziply offers Fiber service to 13.0% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Ziply Fiber has speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Columbia County, OR
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Blue Mountain Fiber in Columbia County, OR
Blue Mountain Networks offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Blue Mountain Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Columbia County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia County, OR
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.3% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia County, OR
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.9% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 220 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia County, OR
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.0% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia County, OR
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.0% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless in Columbia County, OR
Astound Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.2% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hawk Networks Fixed Wireless in Columbia County, OR
Hawk Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Hawk Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbia County?
XFINITY Cable in Columbia County, OR
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 68.2% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,705 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 171 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbia County?
CenturyLink DSL in Columbia County, OR
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 74.1% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 67 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 7.5 Mbps throughout the county. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Columbia County from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband DSL in Columbia County, OR
Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 14.3% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ziply DSL in Columbia County, OR
Ziply offers DSL service to 8.6% of Columbia County homes. Across the county, Ziply DSL has speeds up to 66 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the county. Ziply DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Columbia County from Ziply in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Oregon
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Ziply DSL
October 12, 2026 An Oregon Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 16, 2026 Brian B.
Ziply Fiber
May 09, 2026 Ziply Fiber provides trouble free, fast internet service, including high upload bandwidth if needed. Unlike other local cable operators, Ziply internet service has very little downtime, and customer service and tech support provided timely updates on the status of the brief loss in connection. Ziply does not impose bandwith cap extortion like some other cable operators; there is unlimited high speed bandwidth. Setup and installation were simple and easily scheduled. Customer service was and has been friendly, pleasant, and professional.
I highly recommend Ziply Fiber internet service if you are in their service area.
An Oregon Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 30, 2026 Their customer service is horrendous.
An Oregon Customer
Spectrum Cable
April 24, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Columbia County?
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 County is Quantum Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Columbia County is Quantum Fiber.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Columbia County, available to 88.3% 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.