Best Internet Providers in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
Columbia Heights has 7 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 neighborhood. 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 119 neighborhoods in San Antonio.
The Best Internet in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX at a Glance
Columbia Heights Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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, San Antonio, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Columbia Heights based on Texas 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 100.00% of the neighborhood.
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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, San Antonio
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Alamo Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- VTX1 Companies - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Columbia Heights Compares to the Rest of San Antonio
Columbia Heights's report card score is tied 43rd of 119 and its connectivity index is tied 97th of 119.
| Measure | Columbia Heights | Rank among neighborhoods in San Antonio | San Antonio | Bexar County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | Tied 1st of 119 | 90.2% | 93.2% | 71.5% | Tied with 43 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,916 Mbps | 67th of 119 | 4,699 Mbps | 5,129 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Adams Hill and Churchill Estates and 8 more (8,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.6 | Tied 78th of 119 | 9 | 9.2 | 7.1 | Sunrise (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | Tied 21st of 119 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Sunny Slope and Tierra Linda (3.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 102nd of 119 | 15% | 15% | 15% | Mission Ridge and Oak Haven Heights (37%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 85th of 119 | 97% | 97% | 96% | 18 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 79% | Tied 112th of 119 | 93% | 93% | 91% | Encino Park (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | Tied 94th of 119 | 77% | 78% | 76% | High Country (97%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 52% | Tied 107th of 119 | 81% | 81% | 81% | Parkwood Maintenance and Sierra Springs (98%) |
| Median household income | $56,061 | 71st of 119 | $89,654 | $86,480 | $93,246 | Timberwood Park ($166,156) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 60th of 119 | 17% | 18% | 16% | Monte Vista (39%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Columbia Heights, against 90.2% across San Antonio and 93.2% across Bexar County. Households in Columbia Heights are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,061 (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?
EarthLink Fiber in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,916 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,916 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Columbia Heights from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,916 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,916 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbia Heights from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.2% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Columbia Heights?
Alamo Broadband Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
450 Mbps
Alamo Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, Alamo Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 450 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
288 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 288 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 neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
Availability:
63.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.4% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
Availability:
63.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.4% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
Availability:
36.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
109 Mbps
VTX1 Companies offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.3% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 109 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 23 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbia Heights?
Spectrum Cable in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbia Heights?
EarthLink DSL in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
Availability:
43.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 43.5% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 22 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 20, with an average of 3.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Columbia Heights from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX
Availability:
43.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 43.5% of Columbia Heights homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 22 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 20, with an average of 3.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Columbia Heights from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Columbia Heights Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Columbia Heights that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Tierra Linda has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Collins Gardens the fewest (92.0%); Columbia Heights has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heights (this page) | 6,143 | 100.0% | 4,916 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 48/100 |
| Palm Heights | 11,707 | 99.8% | 4,992 Mbps | 8 | A | 43/100 |
| Greater Gardendale | 10,839 | 99.1% | 4,618 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 64/100 |
| Quintana Community | 8,240 | 100.0% | 4,725 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 52/100 |
| Thompson Community | 7,799 | 97.0% | 4,882 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 55/100 |
| Mission San Jose | 5,996 | 100.0% | 4,528 Mbps | 9 | A | 52/100 |
| Collins Gardens | 5,235 | 92.0% | 4,722 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 44/100 |
| Tierra Linda | 4,906 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 9 | A | 76/100 |
| Lone Star | 4,425 | 99.2% | 4,566 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 68/100 |
| Brady Gardens | 3,907 | 99.7% | 5,000 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 64/100 |
| Terrell Wells | 3,756 | 99.9% | 5,000 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 73/100 |
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 T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Alamo Broadband | 450 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| VTX1 Companies | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Columbia Heights Internet Providers
Based on 430 reviews from Texas 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 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Columbia Heights.
At a national level, based on 4174 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, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Heights Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Alamo Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Columbia Heights. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,916 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 Heights Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Alamo Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Texas 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 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Columbia Heights, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Columbia Heights
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Heights Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Alamo Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| VTX1 Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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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 AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Heights is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Spectrum, HughesNet, EarthLink, AT&T, and Alamo Broadband has the broadest coverage in Columbia Heights, available to 100.0% 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.