Best Internet Providers in Columbia Heights, MN
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Columbia Heights, MN
Columbia Heights has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Columbia Heights.
Ranks compare Columbia Heights with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Columbia Heights, MN at a Glance
Columbia Heights Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Quantum Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
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 Heights ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Columbia Heights, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Columbia Heights based on Minnesota 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 Heights, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.43% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Columbia Heights?
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 Heights
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Columbia Heights Compares to Places Its Size
Columbia Heights's report card score is in the top 23% and its connectivity index is in the top 45%.
| Measure | Columbia Heights | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Anoka County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.8% | top 30% | 49.2% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,189 Mbps | top 29% | 2,606 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | top 44% | 6.2 | 6.7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 47% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | top 23% | 17% | 18% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 43% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | bottom 37% | 95% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 39% | 83% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | bottom 35% | 86% | 83% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $73,417 | bottom 34% | $107,555 | $99,636 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 25% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 93.8% of homes in Columbia Heights, against 49.2% across Anoka County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Columbia Heights are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,417 (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 Heights
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Columbia Heights?
Quantum Fiber in Columbia Heights, MN
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
4,256 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 92.9% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,256 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 3,806 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in Columbia Heights, MN
Availability:
48.4%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
939 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 48.4% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 939 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 911 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbia Heights from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Columbia Heights, MN
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,338 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,338 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 2,000, with an average of 374 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Columbia Heights from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Columbia Heights?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, MN
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, MN
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, MN
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, MN
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
233 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.8% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 233 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbia Heights?
XFINITY Cable in Columbia Heights, MN
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.8% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbia Heights?
CenturyLink DSL in Columbia Heights, MN
Availability:
62.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 62.6% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 78 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Columbia Heights from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Columbia Heights, MN
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 1.6% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Columbia Heights by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Columbia Heights has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Columbia Heights
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Columbia Heights
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55421 | 30,545 | 88.6% | 4,090 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 67/100 |
How Columbia Heights Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Columbia Heights that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Robbinsdale has the most homes with fiber (98.0%) and New Brighton the fewest (38.9%); Columbia Heights has 93.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heights (this page) | 21,973 | 93.8% | 4,189 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Brooklyn Center | 33,390 | 90.5% | 4,089 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Fridley | 29,584 | 72.3% | 3,632 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 77/100 |
| New Brighton | 23,426 | 38.9% | 2,667 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 79/100 |
| Robbinsdale | 15,155 | 98.0% | 3,140 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Mounds View | 13,050 | 50.6% | 3,455 Mbps | 6 | B- | 68/100 |
| Arden Hills | 9,939 | 41.1% | 1,651 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 86/100 |
| St. Anthony | 9,285 | 83.9% | 3,947 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 69/100 |
| Spring Lake Park | 7,387 | 69.4% | 6,065 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 72/100 |
| Lauderdale | 2,345 | 48.5% | 2,873 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 66/100 |
| Hilltop | 958 | 45.6% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbia Heights?
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 Heights
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Fidium Fiber | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Columbia Heights Internet Providers
Based on 105 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Columbia Heights residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 98.9% coverage in Columbia Heights.
At a national level, based on 4926 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 Heights Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Heights Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Columbia Heights
Based on data reported by Columbia Heights ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Columbia Heights. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,256 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 Heights Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (0) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Columbia Heights?
Of the providers in Columbia Heights, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Columbia Heights where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Minnesota 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 4.75 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Columbia Heights
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Heights Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
Customer Reviews
A St. Paul, MN Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 06, 2026 A Minneapolis, MN Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
May 16, 2026 A Newfolden, MN Customer
Wiktel Fiber
May 09, 2026 A Burnsville, MN Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 15, 2026 I am currently on a promotional rate at $58/month. In a few months, I expect Xfinity to raise my rate significantly, in which case I will be extremely unsatisfied. Currently I am very happy with my rate and I get quality internet in return. I have had very few outages and have not even needed to reach out to customer support in the 20 months that I have been a customer.
Scott G
XFINITY Cable
April 13, 2026 I've had some frustration with Comcast in terms of their pricing. I've been a customer for about five years and they regularly raise their rates. As far as I can tell, these rate changes happen arbitrarily and without notice. Though the service has been good and consistent, I feel like they're just incrementally up-charging their customers. They likely feel they can get away with it since there are not many other competing internet providers in the area, and the one who do exist don't have the same infrastructure as Comcast does.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Columbia Heights?
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 Heights is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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 Heights is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Columbia Heights, available to 99.8% 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.