Best Internet Providers in Columbia, MO
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Columbia, MO
Columbia has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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.
Ranks compare Columbia with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Columbia, MO at a Glance
Columbia Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Socket
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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, MO?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Columbia based on 130 Missouri 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
- Socket - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Socket - dsl coverage map
- Stimulus Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Chariton Valley - fiber coverage map
- Air Link Rural Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Columbia Compares to Places Its Size
Columbia's report card score is tied 102nd of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 205th of 305.
| Measure | Columbia | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Boone County | Missouri | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 89.7% | 95th of 305 | 90.4% | 75.5% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,319 Mbps | 250th of 305 | 2,292 Mbps | 3,330 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | Tied 90th of 305 | 8.1 | 8 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 228th of 305 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 233rd of 305 | 10% | 13% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 47th of 305 | 98% | 95% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 218th of 305 | 91% | 90% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 117th of 305 | 80% | 71% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | Tied 96th of 305 | 87% | 78% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $78,631 | 205th of 305 | $81,010 | $80,518 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 28% | Tied 14th of 305 | 25% | 15% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 89.7% of homes in Columbia, against 90.4% across Boone County and 75.5% across Missouri. Households in Columbia are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,631 (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?
Socket Fiber in Columbia, MO
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Socket offers Fiber service to 80.7% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Socket Fiber has speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Columbia, MO
Availability:
67.1%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,686 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 67.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,686 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbia from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mediacom Fiber in Columbia, MO
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 14.6% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Columbia, MO
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 8.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Chariton Valley Fiber in Columbia, MO
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Chariton Valley offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Chariton Valley 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, MO
Availability:
86.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% 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 66 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, MO
Availability:
84.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
213 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 213 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia, MO
Availability:
73.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.6% of Columbia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia, MO
Availability:
73.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.6% of Columbia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia, MO
Availability:
32.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
237 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 237 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the city.
Air Link Rural Broadband Fixed Wireless in Columbia, MO
Availability:
22.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Air Link Rural Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.1% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Air Link Rural Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Stimulus Broadband Fixed Wireless in Columbia, MO
Availability:
11.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Stimulus Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.7% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Stimulus Broadband 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?
Mediacom Cable in Columbia, MO
Availability:
81.0%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,044 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 81.0% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,044 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 91 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Columbia from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Cable in Columbia, MO
Availability:
25.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 25.2% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?
Brightspeed DSL in Columbia, MO
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 67.9% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 52 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 10, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Columbia from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Socket DSL in Columbia, MO
Availability:
55.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Socket offers DSL service to 55.9% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Socket DSL has speeds up to 35 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 5.0, with an average of 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Columbia by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 74.2% of homes in 65201 to 98.4% in 65203. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Campus | 4,578 | 41.0% | 1,419 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 50/100 |
ZIP codes in Columbia
How Columbia Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Columbia that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Murry has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Rocheport the fewest (71.6%); Columbia has 89.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia (this page) | 154,986 | 89.7% | 2,319 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Ashland | 6,323 | 98.2% | 2,168 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 68/100 |
| Hallsville | 4,185 | 98.6% | 2,463 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Rocheport | 1,850 | 71.6% | 1,795 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Murry | 1,180 | 100.0% | 2,264 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Woodlandville | 823 | 70.3% | 1,299 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 67/100 |
| Harg | 577 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 64/100 |
| Millersburg | 428 | 100.0% | 2,500 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 53/100 |
| Pierpont | 331 | 94.6% | 2,418 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 75/100 |
| Lupus | 196 | 91.3% | 1,191 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Elkhurst | 33 | 100.0% | 1,751 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbia?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Socket 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
| Socket | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Chariton Valley | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Stimulus Broadband | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Air Link Rural Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Columbia Internet Providers
Based on 130 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Columbia residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.31 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Missouri, with 3.70 out of 5 stars and 73.6% coverage in Columbia.
At a national level, based on 4353 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, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Link Rural Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (4) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (3) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (3) | (11) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Stimulus Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Chariton Valley | (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 Socket. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in Columbia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,224 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Link Rural Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (3) | (11) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (4) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (3) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Stimulus Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Chariton Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Columbia?
Of the providers in Columbia, customers rate Spectrum 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 Missouri or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Spectrum is rated 2.94 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.43 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Columbia, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Columbia
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Link Rural Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (4) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (3) | (10) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (3) | (11) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Stimulus Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Chariton Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Missouri
Customer Reviews
A Columbia, MO Customer
Socket Fiber
January 20, 2026 I like that the price isn't "discounted" for a year or two so that it automatically gets jacked up after a while like a lot of companies do.
A Columbia, MO Customer
Socket Fiber
October 17, 2025 After switching to Socket (the new fiber service), TVs are laggy, security issues with phones, equipment provided is inadequate to serve the house. The competitor's (non-fiber) service is $15 less per month and serves multiple TVs and smartphones without any hitch.
A Columbia, MO Customer
Brightspeed Fiber
August 11, 2025 DO NOT RECOMMEND. My internet went out this morning and I was on the phone with them for 2 hours explaining how I just had surgery and have a broken foot. I have to work from home this week but now I cannot because they cannot get a technician out until Wednesday. There was no empathy and understanding. This is costing me 3 days of work. I cannot leave my apartment due to my injury. They compensated me $5 for my inconvenience. Absolutely horrendous service.
Ashley D
Socket Fiber
May 02, 2025 My internet provider has been great overall. If I ever have any issues with the wifi not working correctly I myself usually can fix it myself. If needed I can contact the internet providers customer service and get the issue resolved quickly and efficiently.
A Columbia, MO Customer
Brightspeed Fiber
November 16, 2024 ve never had an outage or issues, so I haven't even had to reach out to support. I did feel like at first I was pushing the 700-800mbps speeds, now its closer to 500. This is wired devices, I know that wireless you'll see some degradation. It is a shared service and the higher plan is "up to 1g" not guaranteed. Fiber is always preferred, and its vastly better than Mediacom coax that I had before. Better price, more bandwidth, and much lower latency.
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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 Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Socket. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Columbia is Spectrum.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Columbia, available to 91.7% 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.