Best Internet Providers in Columbia, IN
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Columbia, IN
Columbia has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Columbia, IN at a Glance
Columbia Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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, IN?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Columbia based on 78 Indiana 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?
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
How Columbia Compares to Places Its Size
Columbia's report card score is in the bottom 47% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Columbia | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Fayette County | Indiana | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.1% | top 38% | 90.3% | 76.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 935 Mbps | bottom 36% | 3,941 Mbps | 3,867 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.2 | bottom 34% | 6.9 | 7.6 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 8% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 6% | 11% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 80% | bottom 26% | 87% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 43% | bottom 24% | 65% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 48% | 68% | 77% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $75,222 | top 40% | $62,027 | $81,120 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | top 5% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 93.1% of homes in Columbia, against 90.3% across Fayette County and 76.3% across Indiana. Households in Columbia are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,222 (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?
Spectrum Fiber in Columbia, IN
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 93.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia, IN
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.6% 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 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia, IN
Availability:
35.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
BridgeMAXX Fixed Wireless in Columbia, IN
Availability:
35.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
BridgeMAXX offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, BridgeMAXX Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia, IN
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of Columbia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia, IN
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of Columbia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Columbia, IN.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?
Frontier DSL in Columbia, IN
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 92.8% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 45 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Columbia by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
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 |
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ZIP codes in Columbia
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Columbia Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Columbia that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Connersville has the most homes with fiber (94.8%) and Laurel the fewest (88.0%); Columbia has 93.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia (this page) | 276 | 93.1% | 935 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 30/100 |
| Connersville | 20,359 | 94.8% | 4,424 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Laurel | 2,592 | 88.0% | 914 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 22/100 |
| Milton | 1,128 | 90.7% | 4,084 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 41/100 |
| Everton | 940 | 88.4% | 1,189 Mbps | 6 | B- | 53/100 |
| Glenwood | 803 | 34.7% | 800 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Harrisburg | 493 | 34.7% | 408 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 37/100 |
| New Salem | 325 | 0.0% | 149 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 47/100 |
| Alquina | 322 | 99.4% | 1,407 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 53/100 |
| Buena Vista | 272 | 75.7% | 838 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 33/100 |
| Mauzy | 267 | 22.5% | 652 Mbps | 6 | C- | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbia?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| BridgeMAXX | 50 |
| Frontier Communications | 45 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Verizon | 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 78 reviews from Indiana internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Columbia residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.29 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Indiana, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 49.6% coverage in Columbia.
At a national level, based on 4350 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, Indiana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Overall | Indiana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) |  (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (7) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) |  (24) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (10) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (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 Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Columbia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Speed | Indiana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (24) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (7) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (10) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (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 Indiana 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 3.71 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 3.86 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Columbia, Indiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Columbia
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Affordability | Indiana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (7) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (10) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (24) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Indiana
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Frontier Fiber
October 08, 2026 When it works, it is good, but there is no real customer service. The site says you can call till 9 PM ET, but when you try, it tells you they are closed. The chatbot sucks and never knows what you are talking about. Their app works like it was made by a first-year high school student. The people chatting have to translate to whatever language they speak, so it is slow and not always in the right order; it is like talking to Yoda half the time. This is one of the worst places to deal with or get help when it is needed.
Jjames A
Kosciusko Connect Fiber
October 04, 2026 Service excellent Number of units using is up to 13. Watches, 4 computers, 3 iPads, 4 cell phones and two tvs
phyllis t
Surf Fiber
September 30, 2026 great
Sam F
Spectrum Cable
July 31, 2026 Service is pretty good but moving service is a headache. Not suggested for anyone planning to move whether near or far future.
Tim
Surf Fiber
July 27, 2026 have had surf since late December of 2024 and there awesome my speeds up and down always run above 250 and i have no complaints and have had very few outages over the course of time maybe t or three tops so i understated all ISP can have an outage from time to time this should be anticipated and is not a serious ding
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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 Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon 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, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Columbia, available to 93.1% 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.