Best Internet Providers in Columbia, VA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Columbia, VA
Columbia has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Columbia.
Ranks compare Columbia with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Columbia, VA at a Glance
Columbia Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Firefly Fiber Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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, VA?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet provider in Columbia based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, firefly FIBER BROADBAND 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. firefly FIBER BROADBAND is an option for 94.28% of the city.
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.
How Columbia Compares to Places Its Size
Columbia's report card score is in the bottom 32% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 22%.
| Measure | Columbia | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Goochland County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.3% | top 30% | 42.6% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 949 Mbps | bottom 19% | 1,288 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.5 | bottom 13% | 4.1 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 25% | 19% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 98% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 45% | bottom 12% | 61% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 17% | 89% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,717 | top 41% | $121,707 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 94.3% of homes in Columbia, against 42.6% across Goochland County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Columbia are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,717 (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?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Columbia, VA
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers Fiber service to 94.3% of Columbia homes. Across the city, firefly FIBER BROADBAND 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, VA
Availability:
75.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.3% 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 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbia, VA
Availability:
38.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.8% of Columbia homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbia, VA
Availability:
38.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.8% of Columbia homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbia, VA
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.3% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 99 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
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, VA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbia?
Brightspeed DSL in Columbia, VA
Availability:
61.5%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 61.5% of Columbia homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Columbia by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Columbia has 1 ZIP code with its own page. 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 |
|---|
ZIP codes in Columbia
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23038 | 1,959 | 95.9% | 963 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 36/100 |
How Columbia Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Columbia that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Wilmington has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Fork Union the fewest (58.3%); Columbia has 94.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia (this page) | 1,259 | 94.3% | 949 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 33/100 |
| Kents Store | 1,636 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Fork Union | 856 | 58.3% | 1,164 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 49/100 |
| Hadensville | 832 | 100.0% | 1,034 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 38/100 |
| Georges Tavern | 641 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 43/100 |
| Dixie | 553 | 97.3% | 1,160 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 48/100 |
| Wilmington | 408 | 100.0% | 1,096 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 35/100 |
| Pemberton | 391 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Stage Junction | 292 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Tabscott | 215 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Wildwood | 145 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | B | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbia?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from firefly FIBER BROADBAND.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Columbia
| firefly FIBER BROADBAND | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Columbia Internet Providers
Based on 112 reviews from Virginia internet customers, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet service provider for Columbia residents. firefly FIBER BROADBAND was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Virginia, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 38.8% coverage in Columbia.
At a national level, based on 2305 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Columbia Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Columbia, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 firefly FIBER BROADBAND. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with firefly FIBER BROADBAND. This indicates Firefly Fiber Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Columbia?
Of the providers in Columbia, customers rate firefly FIBER BROADBAND 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 Virginia or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is rated 4.80 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.90 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Columbia, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Columbia
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbia Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (1) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (6) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
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Brightspeed
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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 Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be firefly FIBER BROADBAND. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, firefly FIBER BROADBAND may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Columbia is Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and firefly FIBER BROADBAND has the broadest coverage in Columbia, available to 94.3% 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.