Best Internet Providers in Columbus, GA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Columbus, GA
Columbus 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Columbus.
Ranks compare Columbus with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Columbus, GA at a Glance
Columbus Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Mediacom
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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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 Columbus ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Columbus, GA?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Columbus based on 181 Georgia 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 Columbus?
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 Columbus
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- WOW! - cable coverage map
- Lumos Networks - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Public Service Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Columbus Compares to Places Its Size
Columbus's report card score is tied 112th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 285th of 305.
| Measure | Columbus | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Muscogee County | Georgia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 73.2% | Tied 185th of 305 | 71.3% | 80.4% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 3,687 Mbps | 161st of 305 | 3,559 Mbps | 3,618 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.1 | Tied 41st of 305 | 9 | 7.5 | 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 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 193rd of 305 | 12% | 16% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 268th of 305 | 94% | 96% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 279th of 305 | 89% | 91% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | Tied 281st of 305 | 71% | 77% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | Tied 274th of 305 | 75% | 81% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $62,836 | 286th of 305 | $66,984 | $88,744 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 203rd of 305 | 15% | 17% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 73.2% of homes in Columbus, against 71.3% across Muscogee County and 80.4% across Georgia. Households in Columbus are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,836 (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 Columbus
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Columbus?
EarthLink Fiber in Columbus, GA
Availability:
56.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,788 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 56.9% of Columbus homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,788 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 Columbus from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Columbus, GA
Availability:
56.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,788 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 56.9% of Columbus homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,788 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Columbus from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Lumos Networks Fiber in Columbus, GA
Availability:
22.8%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lumos Networks offers Fiber service to 22.8% of Columbus homes. Across the city, Lumos Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Columbus, GA
Availability:
14.1%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 14.1% of Columbus homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Columbus, GA
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Columbus homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Columbus?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbus, GA
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
257 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.2% of Columbus homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 257 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbus, GA
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Columbus homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbus, GA
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Columbus homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus, GA
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Columbus homes. Across the city, 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Public Service Communications Fixed Wireless in Columbus, GA
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Public Service Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.5% of Columbus homes. Across the city, Public Service Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbus?
WOW! Cable in Columbus, GA
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
WOW! offers Cable service to 97.1% of Columbus homes. Across the city, WOW! Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Columbus, GA
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 77.2% of Columbus homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Columbus, GA
Availability:
49.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 49.4% of Columbus homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbus?
EarthLink DSL in Columbus, GA
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 64.8% of Columbus homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 24 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Columbus from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Columbus, GA
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 64.8% of Columbus homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 24 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Columbus from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Columbus by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 44.2% of homes in 31906 to 90.0% in 31909. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Columbus
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill | 5,790 | 58.4% | 3,355 Mbps | 8 | B | 32/100 |
| Downtown Columbus | 3,131 | 77.1% | 3,933 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 25/100 |
ZIP codes in Columbus
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31907 | 60,579 | 79.3% | 4,042 Mbps | 9.4 | B+ | 52/100 |
| 31909 | 39,543 | 90.0% | 4,440 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 77/100 |
| 31904 | 36,769 | 80.9% | 3,976 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 57/100 |
| 31906 | 21,826 | 44.2% | 2,502 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 44/100 |
| 31903 | 20,336 | 45.9% | 2,132 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 30/100 |
| 31901 | 7,185 | 57.6% | 3,154 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 31/100 |
How Columbus Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Columbus that have their own pages are all within 12 miles, 3 of them in Alabama. Among them, Smiths Station, AL has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Fort Benning the fewest (0.0%); Columbus has 73.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus (this page) | 181,414 | 73.2% | 3,687 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Phenix City, AL | 60,946 | 99.2% | 2,861 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 43/100 |
| Midland | 15,016 | 77.2% | 3,013 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Fortson | 9,592 | 74.0% | 3,265 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 70/100 |
| Cusseta | 9,049 | 14.9% | 673 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 59/100 |
| Smiths, AL | 7,906 | 99.6% | 3,417 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 68/100 |
| Fort Benning | 6,826 | 0.0% | 995 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 87/100 |
| Smiths Station, AL | 6,588 | 99.7% | 3,444 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 66/100 |
| Cataula | 4,451 | 59.5% | 2,879 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 68/100 |
| Fort Benning South | 497 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 52/100 |
| Highland Pines | 398 | 85.7% | 4,386 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 83/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbus?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Lumos Networks | 5,000 |
| Public Service Communications | 2,000 |
| WOW! | 1,200 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Columbus Internet Providers
Based on 181 reviews from Georgia internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Columbus residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.51 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Georgia, with 3.72 out of 5 stars and 97.3% coverage in Columbus.
At a national level, based on 4326 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Columbus Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Columbus, Georgia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbus Overall | Georgia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum |  (1) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (5) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (3) | (5) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Public Service Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Columbus
Based on data reported by Columbus ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Columbus. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,819 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 | Columbus Speed | Georgia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (3) | (5) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (5) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Public Service Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Columbus?
Of the providers in Columbus, customers rate Spectrum the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Columbus where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Georgia or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Spectrum is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.39 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Columbus, Georgia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Columbus
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbus Affordability | Georgia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (49) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (5) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (14) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (3) | (5) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| Lumos Networks | (0) | (0) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Public Service Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Georgia
Customer Reviews
A Columbus, GA Customer
WOW! Fiber
August 31, 2025 
Ambrecia M
Spectrum Cable
July 13, 2025 They are getting better with how.they deal with Internet during storms because it acts a very slow or glitches during really bad storms and when you call them they walk through on how to restart it.
A Columbus, GA Customer
WOW! Cable
April 16, 2023 A Columbus, GA Customer
WOW! Cable
January 05, 2023 WOW! internet service providers are reasonably priced. However they do have a variety of issues. There are random outages throughout the year with little to no information regarding return to service times. In addition to the outages their TV packages are overpriced compared to their local competition.
JAW
Relyant Communications Fiber
October 29, 2026 Internet is reliable and support is great. My kids love the low latency ever since we switched.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Columbus?
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 is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Columbus is Spectrum.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Columbus, available to 97.3% 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.