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14 Best Internet Providers in Columbia, SC

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Columbia ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Columbia ISP Report Card B+
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 3,891 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 14
Customer review count Real Columbia Customer Ratings 26

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Columbia has 14 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.

Columbia overview

Columbia has 14 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.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Spectrum

Spectrum logo

Availability:

84.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1,936)

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1-877-411-1381 Price: $30.00 - $120.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

8.9%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(203)

Cable

80.2%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.2 of 5 stars

(1,618)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

89.7%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $54.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

36.5%

4,442 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.2 of 5 stars

(5)

DSL

63.2%

68 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 3.8 of 5 stars

(4)

Fixed Wireless

76.5%

33 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

89.7%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(1,051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: $65.00 - $90.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

36.5%

4,442 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(544)

DSL

63.2%

68 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Fixed Wireless

76.5%

33 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(164)

CarolinaConnect

CarolinaConnect logo

Availability:

20.4%

Customer Rating:

4.8 of 5 stars

(10)

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Price: Starting at $49.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

20.4%

4,973 Mbps

8,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.8 of 5 stars

(9)

Above are the top 4 providers in Columbia, SC for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.


Lumos Networks

Lumos Networks logo

Availability:

15.9%

Customer Rating:

4.2 of 5 stars

(26)

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1-833-875-1338 Price: $40.00 - $250.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

15.9%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.2 of 5 stars

(24)

Windstream

Windstream logo

Availability:

15.8%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(97)

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1-833-330-3395 Price: $39.99 - $99.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

8.2%

1,461 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

DSL

15.6%

167 Mbps

300 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(50)

COMPORIUM

COMPORIUM logo

Availability:

13.0%

Customer Rating:

2.7 of 5 stars

(24)

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Price: $39.94 - $149.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

11.8%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.0 of 5 stars

(2)

DSL

2.4%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 3.3 of 5 stars

(3)

TruVista

TruVista logo

Availability:

9.4%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(11)

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Price: Starting at $39.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

6.3%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.1 of 5 stars

(8)

Cable

4.0%

500 Mbps

500 Mbps

Cable: 3.0 of 5 stars

(2)

Ripple Fiber

Ripple Fiber logo

Availability:

5.3%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: $65.00 - $95.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

5.3%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

TriCoLink

TriCoLink logo

Availability:

4.0%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $59.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

4.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Frontier

Frontier logo

Availability:

1.5%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(166)

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1-877-361-2072 Price: $44.99 - $134.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

DSL

1.5%

37 Mbps

115 Mbps

DSL: 2.5 of 5 stars

(46)

Brightspeed

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

1.4%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(70)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $49.00 - $109.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

DSL

1.2%

21 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 2.5 of 5 stars

(33)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

92.9%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

92.9%

69 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

71.9%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(811)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $49.99 - $89.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbia.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbia residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

71.9%

363 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(170)

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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Columbia residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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, SC?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Columbia based on South Carolina customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Columbia, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 89.66% of the city.

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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Columbia, South Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Columbia


EarthLink5.005.003.60
CarolinaConnect4.714.804.85
Lumos Networks4.004.004.28
AT&T3.673.373.66
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Columbia Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeColumbia OverallSouth Carolina OverallNational OverallFor Service
EarthLink (1) (1) (12)View Plans
CarolinaConnect (7) (10) (10)View Plans
Lumos Networks (1) (1) (25)View Plans
AT&T (3) (19) (924)View Plans
TruVista (4) (7) (10)View Plans
Spectrum (10) (51) (1738)View Plans
Verizon (0) (12) (723)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (3) (284)View Plans
COMPORIUM (0) (24) (24)View Plans
Frontier (0) (0) (143)View Plans
Brightspeed (0) (0) (64)View Plans
Windstream (0) (0) (87)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
TriCoLink (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Ripple Fiber (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 128 reviews from South Carolina internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Columbia residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. CarolinaConnect wins for second-place in South Carolina, with 4.71 out of 5 stars and 20.4% coverage in Columbia.

At a national level, based on 4073 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CarolinaConnect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.85 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Columbia?

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Columbia, SC map of internet availability

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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbia?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by EarthLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Lumos Networks 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

Max Advertised Speed in Columbia, SC


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
CarolinaConnect8,000 Mbps
TruVista5,000 Mbps
COMPORIUM5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks5,000 Mbps
AT&T5,000 Mbps
EarthLink5,000 Mbps
Brightspeed2,000 Mbps
Ripple Fiber2,000 Mbps
Windstream2,000 Mbps
TriCoLink1,000 Mbps
Verizon1,000 Mbps
Spectrum1,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications115 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Columbia


EarthLink5.005.002.74
CarolinaConnect4.864.904.90
TruVista4.253.573.73
AT&T4.003.583.75
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeColumbia SpeedSouth Carolina SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
EarthLink (1) (1) (12)View Plans
CarolinaConnect (7) (10) (10)View Plans
TruVista (4) (7) (10)View Plans
Lumos Networks (1) (1) (25)View Plans
AT&T (3) (19) (924)View Plans
Spectrum (10) (51) (1738)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (3) (284)View Plans
Verizon (0) (12) (723)View Plans
COMPORIUM (0) (24) (24)View Plans
Frontier (0) (0) (143)View Plans
Windstream (0) (0) (87)View Plans
Brightspeed (0) (0) (64)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
TriCoLink (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Ripple Fiber (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on data reported by Columbia ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lumos Networks. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Columbia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with EarthLink. This indicates EarthLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Columbia?

South Carolina customers rate CarolinaConnect as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

CarolinaConnect received a local rating of 4.43 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Lumos Networks is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Columbia customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Columbia, South Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Columbia


CarolinaConnect4.434.604.59
Lumos Networks4.004.004.00
EarthLink4.004.002.87
TruVista3.752.862.84
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeColumbia AffordabilitySouth Carolina AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
CarolinaConnect (7) (10) (10)View Plans
Lumos Networks (1) (1) (25)View Plans
EarthLink (1) (1) (12)View Plans
TruVista (4) (7) (10)View Plans
Spectrum (10) (51) (1738)View Plans
AT&T (3) (19) (924)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (3) (284)View Plans
Verizon (0) (12) (723)View Plans
COMPORIUM (0) (24) (24)View Plans
Brightspeed (0) (0) (64)View Plans
Frontier (0) (0) (143)View Plans
Windstream (0) (0) (87)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
TriCoLink (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Ripple Fiber (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Columbia Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Columbia below, including the metrics used and how Columbia compares to the rest of South Carolina and nation.

Columbia ISP Report Card: B+
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Columbia South Carolina USA
77.54% 70.02% 67.25%
3,891 Mbps 3,075 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
7.3 6.3 6.8

 

Columbia Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
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Columbia South Carolina USA
2.5 2.5 2.7
11% 11% 14%
96% 94% 95%
90% 88% 90%
76% 71% 75%
78% 73% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Columbia ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Columbia is B+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Columbia is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Columbia have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Columbia ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

90% of Columbia households have an internet connection despite having 97.36% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Columbia residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Columbia?

Arcadia Lakes, SC

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
Forest Acres, SC

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
Dentsville, SC

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
Woodfield, SC

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
Hollywood Hills, SC

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
Killian, SC

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
Olympia, SC

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
St. Andrews, SC

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
Cayce, SC

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

How Much Speed does a Columbia Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Columbia is 2.5, which is smaller than the South Carolina average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. the Columbia area's average household income is $73,959 which is higher than the South Carolina average of $74,922 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Columbia also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the South Carolina average of 15%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in South Carolina who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Columbia has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Columbia households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?

EarthLink Fiber in Columbia, SC

EarthLink logo

Availability:

36.5%

Customer Rating:

4.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

4,442 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fiber service to 36.5% of Columbia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,442 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 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fiber in Columbia, SC

AT&T logo

Availability:

36.5%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(544)

Avg. Download Speed

4,442 Mbps

AT&T offers Fiber service to 36.5% of Columbia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,442 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Columbia from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

CarolinaConnect Fiber in Columbia, SC

CarolinaConnect logo

Availability:

20.4%

Customer Rating:

4.8 of 5 stars

(9)

Avg. Download Speed

4,973 Mbps

CarolinaConnect offers Fiber service to 20.4% of Columbia homes. Across the city, CarolinaConnect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,973 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for CarolinaConnect Fiber. CarolinaConnect Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Columbia from CarolinaConnect in terms of customer satisfaction.

Lumos Networks Fiber in Columbia, SC

Lumos Networks logo

Availability:

15.9%

Customer Rating:

4.2 of 5 stars

(24)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 15.9% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Lumos Networks Fiber. Lumos Networks Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Columbia from Lumos Networks in terms of customer satisfaction.

COMPORIUM Fiber in Columbia, SC

COMPORIUM logo

Availability:

11.8%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(2)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

COMPORIUM offers Fiber service to 11.8% of Columbia homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for COMPORIUM Fiber. COMPORIUM Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Columbia from COMPORIUM in terms of customer satisfaction.

Spectrum Fiber in Columbia, SC

Spectrum logo

Availability:

8.9%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(203)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Fiber service to 8.9% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 500, with an average of 371 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Columbia from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Windstream Fiber in Columbia, SC

Windstream logo

Availability:

8.2%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

Avg. Download Speed

1,461 Mbps

Windstream offers Fiber service to 8.2% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,461 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Columbia from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

TruVista Fiber in Columbia, SC

TruVista logo

Availability:

6.3%

Customer Rating:

4.1 of 5 stars

(8)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

TruVista offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Columbia homes. Across the city, TruVista Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TruVista Fiber. TruVista Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Columbia from TruVista in terms of customer satisfaction.

Ripple Fiber in Columbia, SC

Ripple Fiber logo

Availability:

5.3%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Ripple Fiber offers Fiber service to 5.3% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Ripple Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Ripple Fiber. Ripple Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Columbia from Ripple Fiber in terms of customer satisfaction.

TriCoLink Fiber in Columbia, SC

TriCoLink logo

Availability:

4.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

TriCoLink offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Columbia homes. Across the city, TriCoLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TriCoLink Fiber. TriCoLink Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Columbia from TriCoLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?

Spectrum Cable in Columbia, SC

Spectrum logo

Availability:

80.2%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(1,618)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Cable service to 80.2% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Cable is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbia from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

TruVista Cable in Columbia, SC

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Availability:

4.0%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(2)

Avg. Download Speed

500 Mbps

TruVista offers Cable service to 4.0% of Columbia homes. Across the city, TruVista Cable has speeds up to 500 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city. TruVista Cable is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbia from TruVista in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?

EarthLink DSL in Columbia, SC

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Availability:

63.2%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

68 Mbps

EarthLink offers DSL service to 63.2% of Columbia homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 68 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Columbia from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T DSL in Columbia, SC

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Availability:

63.2%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Avg. Download Speed

68 Mbps

AT&T offers DSL service to 63.2% of Columbia homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 68 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Columbia from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Windstream DSL in Columbia, SC

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Availability:

15.6%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(50)

Avg. Download Speed

167 Mbps

Windstream offers DSL service to 15.6% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 167 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 47 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbia from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

COMPORIUM DSL in Columbia, SC

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Availability:

2.4%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(3)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

COMPORIUM offers DSL service to 2.4% of Columbia homes. Across the city, COMPORIUM DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. COMPORIUM DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Columbia from COMPORIUM in terms of customer satisfaction.

Frontier DSL in Columbia, SC

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Availability:

1.5%

Customer Rating:

2.5 of 5 stars

(46)

Avg. Download Speed

37 Mbps

Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.5% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbia from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.

Brightspeed DSL in Columbia, SC

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Availability:

1.2%

Customer Rating:

2.5 of 5 stars

(33)

Avg. Download Speed

21 Mbps

Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.2% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 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 2.1 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbia from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SC

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Availability:

92.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

69 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.9% 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 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Columbia from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SC

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Availability:

76.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

33 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of Columbia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Columbia from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SC

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Availability:

76.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

33 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of Columbia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Columbia from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia, SC

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Availability:

71.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

363 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.9% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 363 Mbps, with speeds from 300 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 75, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Columbia from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

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 EarthLink.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Lumos Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, EarthLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Columbia is CarolinaConnect.
  • Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Columbia, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Columbia compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Columbia stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Columbia's B+ ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Sarasota, FL

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
Oxnard, CA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
Dayton, OH

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
Baton Rouge, LA

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
Knoxville, TN

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
Charleston, SC

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
Allentown, PA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
New Haven, CT

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
El Paso, TX

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100

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Lewis R

AT&T Fiber

January 18, 2026

I have never had an issue with the AT&T technical service or setup. However, anytime there is a dispute with billing, AT&T is a nightmare to deal with. It seems that they go out of their way to make it as hard as possible to get a resolution. You will get bounced around through several levels of customer service and supervisors/managers. No one seems to be tracking your previous complaints, so you have to tell and retell the account of your situation to each new person you talk to. It is very frustrating to deal with.

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Mary S

Spectrum Fiber

January 01, 2026

I've been using a fiber internet provider for over a year now, and the experience has been excellent. The speeds are consistently fast, even during peak hours, which is great for streaming, video calls, and remote work. I also appreciate the reliable uptime—outages are rare and quickly resolved. The installation was smooth, and customer service has been responsive when I’ve had questions. Overall, it's a solid choice if fiber is available in your area.

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A Greer, SC Customer

Spectrum Cable

December 19, 2025

The thing I dislike most is the promotional pricing. Finding what the true price will be is very difficult to get from Spectrum. Also, their upload speed is terrible and they will not improve this unless you are a business customer.

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A Blythewood, SC Customer

AT&T Fiber

December 11, 2025

I pay for 2Gig fiber from AT&T and the internet service itself has been great. In the year I've had it I've only had 1 or 2 examples of outages that were resolved quickly. The only real issues I've had were with the installation. The AT&T installer that originally ran the fiber to my home did so in a manner that was inappropriate, that resulted in that fiber line failing. AT&T did promptly replace this line free of charge, but it was definitely inconvenient.

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Lana A

Verizon Fixed Wireless

November 24, 2025

I used to have Earthlink which was through AT&T, and it was horrendous. The internet would constantly go out, and the customer service was a nightmare. I was on hold for hours only to be disconnected or for someone to not even know what I was asking. I thought that I had to have Earthlink when I moved into my current apartment because this was the provider that the apartment told us to use. We didn’t have a choice for the power/energy company, so I thought internet was the same. Once we eventually cancelled, after another terrible experience with customer service, we switched to Verizon. With my first responder discount and auto-pay enrolled, we only spent $50/month on internet. For Earthlink, we were spending about $120/month for much worse internet. Verizon has not had any outages since we’ve been with them. The internet is fast and reliable. I am so happy we switched. I would never recommend AT&T internet to ANYONE.

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