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Best Internet Providers in Columbus County, NC

All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Columbus County has 9 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Columbus County.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber93.6%North Carolina 78.0%12th of 100
Average top speed2,916 MbpsNorth Carolina 3,577 Mbps30th of 100
Providers95.4 at a typical addressTied 75th of 100
Homes with internet84%North Carolina 91%Tied 70th of 100
ISP Report CardBscore 64 of 100Tied 34th of 100
Connectivity index37/100North Carolina 67/100Tied 73rd of 100

Ranks compare Columbus County with the 100 North Carolina counties.

The Best Internet in Columbus County, NC at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Columbus County ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestFocus BroadbandUp to 5,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedFocus BroadbandRated 4.00 out of 5 by its customers, available to 74.27% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Columbus County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Focus

Focus logo

Availability:

74.3%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(5)

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Price: $67.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbus County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbus County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

74.3%

3,323 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.0 of 5 stars

(5)

Brightspeed

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

77.6%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(76)

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1-888-787-8580 Price: $65.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbus County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbus County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

23.4%

1,992 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.8 of 5 stars

(31)

DSL

72.2%

35 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Fixed Wireless

3.4%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Spectrum

Spectrum logo

Availability:

70.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1949)

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1-877-411-1381 Price: $30.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbus County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbus County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

23.7%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(207)

Cable

55.8%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(1739)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

65.1%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbus County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbus County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

4.3%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 3.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Fixed Wireless

63.7%

31 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

65.1%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbus County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbus County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

4.3%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Fixed Wireless

63.7%

31 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

73.1%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbus County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbus County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

73.1%

171 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

63.1%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbus County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbus County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

63.1%

56 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Star Communications

Star Communications logo

Availability:

5.7%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(3)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbus County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbus County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

5.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.3 of 5 stars

(3)

DSL

4.5%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

River Street

River Street logo

Availability:

4.3%

Customer Rating:

2.0 of 5 stars

(2)

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Price: $65.00 - $110.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Columbus County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Columbus County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

4.2%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 1.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Columbus County 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.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Columbus County ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Columbus County, NC?

Focus Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Columbus County based on 322 North Carolina 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.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Columbus County?

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.

Columbus County, NC map of internet availability

How Columbus County Compares to the Rest of North Carolina

Columbus County's report card score is tied 34th of 100 and its connectivity index is tied 73rd of 100.

Bscore 64 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.Tied 34th of 100
37/100North Carolina 67/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.Tied 73rd of 100
Measure Columbus County Rank among North Carolina counties North Carolina US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 93.6% 12th of 100 78.0% 71.5% Davie County (99.8%)
Average top speed 2,916 Mbps 30th of 100 3,577 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Greene County (8,030 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 5.4 Tied 75th of 100 7.3 7.1 Buncombe County (9.2)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.5 Tied 26th of 100 2.5 2.7 Union County (3.0)
Workers who work from home 6% Tied 86th of 100 16% 15% Mecklenburg County and Wake County (29%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 91% Tied 61st of 100 95% 96% Carteret County and Dare County and 3 more (98%)
Homes with internet 84% Tied 70th of 100 91% 91% Wake County (96%)
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 64% Tied 69th of 100 77% 76% Wake County (86%)
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 64% Tied 84th of 100 80% 81% Orange County and Wake County (90%)
Median household income $51,358 90th of 100 $83,207 $93,246 Union County ($119,553)
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 12% Tied 65th of 100 16% 16% Watauga County (36%)

Fiber reaches 93.6% of homes in Columbus County, against 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Columbus County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,358 (US $93,246).

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

How Columbus County Compares to Its Neighbors

Columbus County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in South Carolina. Among them, Horry County, SC has the most homes with fiber (91.7%) and Dillon County, SC the fewest (35.4%); Columbus County has 93.6%.

Map of Columbus County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade

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Columbus County and its neighbors

County People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Columbus County (this page)50,623 93.6%2,916 Mbps5.4B37/100
Horry County, SC351,029 91.7%2,243 Mbps5.9B66/100
Brunswick County136,693 76.1%3,626 Mbps5.8B-69/100
Robeson County116,530 76.4%1,697 Mbps6.1B-35/100
Pender County60,203 71.4%2,636 Mbps6.6B65/100
Bladen County29,606 79.6%1,269 Mbps5C+44/100
Dillon County, SC28,292 35.4%998 Mbps4.7C-20/100

Internet in Columbus County by City and ZIP Code

Fiber reaches from 80.3% of homes in Evergreen to 100.0% in Nakina; by ZIP code, from 80.5% in 28431 (Chadbourn) to 100.0% in 28455 (Nakina). Each row links to that place’s page.

Cities and towns in Columbus County

City or town People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Whiteville15,004 95.7%2,389 Mbps5.9B44/100
Tabor City6,400 99.0%4,393 Mbps5.8B+32/100
Chadbourn5,500 80.4%2,097 Mbps5.9B-27/100
Clarendon1,842 97.0%2,283 Mbps5.8B35/100
Delco1,828 99.5%4,310 Mbps4.3B37/100
Riegelwood1,812 96.1%3,124 Mbps5.6B35/100
Emerson1,651 99.8%4,655 Mbps2B-63/100
Lake Waccamaw1,600 85.4%3,428 Mbps5.9B50/100
Evergreen1,527 80.3%1,329 Mbps5C+38/100
Hallsboro1,395 89.4%4,575 Mbps5.4B50/100
Nakina1,221 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.5C+50/100
Bolton1,147 100.0%4,337 Mbps4.3B38/100
Fair Bluff1,054 99.9%1,000 Mbps3.3C+15/100
Wootens Crossroads1,027 87.4%3,736 Mbps6.8B+44/100
Cerro Gordo976 90.2%1,979 Mbps5.3B-16/100
Brunswick847 100.0%1,375 Mbps6.7B+50/100
Sandyfield654 87.9%4,125 Mbps4.2B-35/100
Goose Hollow474 100.0%5,000 Mbps5B+38/100
Williamson Crossroads462 56.9%2,016 Mbps6.2B-25/100
Wards441 94.3%3,203 Mbps6.5B+29/100
Cherry Grove427 100.0%1,272 Mbps5.2B18/100
Mollie424 100.0%1,000 Mbps4.2B-35/100
Hinson Crossroads329 95.4%1,000 Mbps5C+20/100
Boardman254 97.6%1,000 Mbps2.8C47/100
Pireway244 100.0%4,361 Mbps4.2B51/100
Freeland239 100.0%3,109 Mbps3.9B38/100
Freeman236 95.8%3,159 Mbps5B36/100
Reeves222 100.0%2,532 Mbps4B60/100
Gooseneck214 100.0%4,645 Mbps4.8B+45/100
Jonesboro Crossing180 29.4%2,178 Mbps5.8C+41/100
Wananish170 90.6%5,000 Mbps4.3B-33/100
Honey Hill157 100.0%5,000 Mbps4.6B+51/100
Ironhill147 100.0%5,000 Mbps6.6A-21/100
Armour111 100.0%5,000 Mbps7A31/100
Prosper76 100.0%4,684 Mbps2.8B37/100
Olyphic72 100.0%5,000 Mbps2.9B38/100
Grist56 75.0%1,626 Mbps5.8C+29/100
Rico52 100.0%5,000 Mbps5.1B+19/100

ZIP codes in Columbus County

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
28472 (Whiteville)17,254 94.6%2,407 Mbps6B43/100
28463 (Tabor City)8,735 99.2%4,497 Mbps5.1B+39/100
28431 (Chadbourn)6,209 80.5%2,195 Mbps6B-28/100
28456 (Riegelwood)3,378 90.7%3,046 Mbps4.8B-39/100
28450 (Lake Waccamaw)2,129 88.3%3,810 Mbps5.7B46/100
28436 (Delco)1,966 100.0%4,270 Mbps4.1B37/100
28423 (Bolton)1,952 99.0%4,344 Mbps4.7B37/100
28432 (Clarendon)1,691 97.5%1,778 Mbps5.1B-37/100
28455 (Nakina)1,689 100.0%1,019 Mbps2.7C+48/100
28438 (Evergreen)1,579 81.1%1,183 Mbps4.7C+39/100
28430 (Cerro Gordo)1,551 96.9%1,914 Mbps5.3B17/100
28442 (Hallsboro)1,493 86.9%4,475 Mbps5B-51/100
28439 (Fair Bluff)1,152 98.6%1,000 Mbps3.4C+16/100
28424 (Whiteville)50 100.0%1,000 Mbps4.8B-51/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbus County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Focus Broadband 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 Columbus County

Max Advertised Speed in Columbus County, NC
Focus Broadband5,000
Brightspeed2,000
Spectrum1,000
Star Communications1,000
River Street Networks1,000
Verizon300
Viasat100
AT&T100
EarthLink100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25

How fast is your internet?

Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Columbus County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.

Customer Ratings for Columbus County Internet Providers

Based on 322 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, Focus Broadband is the best internet service provider for Columbus County residents. Focus Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 3.73 out of 5 stars and 65.1% coverage in Columbus County.

At a national level, based on 4259 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 Columbus County Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Columbus County, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeColumbus County OverallNorth Carolina OverallNational OverallFor Service
FocusNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (59)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (13)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (9)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
Star CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (3)3.5 of 5 stars (3)View Plans
River StreetNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)2 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
Spectrum3 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (214)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (17)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Columbus County

Based on data reported by Columbus County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Focus Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Columbus County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,323 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeColumbus County SpeedNorth Carolina SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
AT&TNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (59)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
FocusNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (13)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
Spectrum3 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (214)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (9)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
Star CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (3)3 of 5 stars (3)View Plans
River StreetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (17)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Columbus County?

Of the providers in Columbus County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Columbus County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across North Carolina 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 4.23 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Focus Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.80 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Columbus County, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Columbus County

ISP / Tech TypeColumbus County AffordabilityNorth Carolina AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (13)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
FocusNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (9)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Star CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (3)3.5 of 5 stars (3)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (59)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
River StreetNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)2 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (17)3.5 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
Spectrum3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (214)3 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Columbus County

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Columbus County?

Focus Fiber in Columbus County, NC

Focus logo

Availability:

74.3%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

3,323 Mbps

Focus Broadband offers Fiber service to 74.3% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, Focus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,323 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 Focus Fiber. Focus Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Columbus County from Focus in terms of customer satisfaction.

Spectrum Fiber in Columbus County, NC

Spectrum logo

Availability:

23.7%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(207)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Fiber service to 23.7% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, 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 500 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 886 Mbps throughout the county. Spectrum Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Columbus County from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Brightspeed Fiber in Columbus County, NC

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

23.4%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(31)

Avg. Download Speed

1,992 Mbps

Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 23.4% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,992 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 Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbus County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Star Communications Fiber in Columbus County, NC

Star Communications logo

Availability:

5.0%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(3)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Star Communications offers Fiber service to 5.0% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, Star Communications 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 500 and as high as 500, with an average of 500 Mbps throughout the county. Star Communications Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Columbus County from Star Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

River Street Fiber in Columbus County, NC

River Street logo

Availability:

4.2%

Customer Rating:

1.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

River Street Networks offers Fiber service to 4.2% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, River Street 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 River Street Fiber. River Street Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Columbus County from River Street in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Columbus County?

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbus County, NC

Verizon logo

Availability:

73.1%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

171 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.1% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 171 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Columbus County from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbus County, NC

EarthLink logo

Availability:

63.7%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

31 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.7% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Columbus County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbus County, NC

AT&T logo

Availability:

63.7%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

31 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.7% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Columbus County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus County, NC

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

63.1%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

56 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.1% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the county. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Columbus County from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Columbus County, NC

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

3.4%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless 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 county. Brightspeed Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Columbus County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbus County?

Spectrum Cable in Columbus County, NC

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Availability:

55.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1739)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Cable service to 55.8% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, 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 720 Mbps throughout the county. Spectrum Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Columbus County from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbus County?

Brightspeed DSL in Columbus County, NC

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Availability:

72.2%

Customer Rating:

2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Avg. Download Speed

35 Mbps

Brightspeed offers DSL service to 72.2% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 35 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Columbus County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Star Communications DSL in Columbus County, NC

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Availability:

4.5%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Star Communications offers DSL service to 4.5% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, Star Communications 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 county. Star Communications DSL is rated other types of internet service available in Columbus County from Star Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink DSL in Columbus County, NC

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Availability:

4.3%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

EarthLink offers DSL service to 4.3% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, EarthLink 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 county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Columbus County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T DSL in Columbus County, NC

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Availability:

4.3%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

AT&T offers DSL service to 4.3% of Columbus County homes. Across the county, AT&T 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 county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Columbus County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

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Spectrum Cable

2 of 5 stars November 05, 2026

Service during the day has gotten a little better. However, Spectrum does a lot of maintenance late at night and therefore the TV and Internet go out. Not happy with that since I stay up late.

Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Ripple Fiber

2 of 5 stars November 01, 2026

Constant outages with customer service associates that barely know anything about the product

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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AT&T Fiber

1 of 5 stars October 26, 2026

Price keeps going up, for the same service. Terrible internet service: 6 outages in the past month (Sept-Oct 2026) Very unreliable. If you have a problem: Customer Service is an AI bot.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Spectrum

2 of 5 stars October 26, 2026

Declining since an optic company came into our housing area in zip 28110. We are displeased and considering alternatives.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 2 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Brightspeed

1 of 5 stars October 23, 2026

You can not pay me enough to recommend Brightspeed. I can not believe that there are any legitimate reviews over a 2.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Columbus County?

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 Columbus County is Focus.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Focus Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Columbus County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Columbus County, available to 77.6% 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.