Best Internet Providers in Columbus, MN
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Columbus, MN
Columbus has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Columbus.
Ranks compare Columbus with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Columbus, MN at a Glance
Columbus Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 Columbus ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Columbus, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Columbus based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Columbus, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.71% of the city.
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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
- Midco - fiber coverage map
- Midco - cable coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Columbus Compares to Places Its Size
Columbus's report card score is in the top 33% and its connectivity index is in the top 29%.
| Measure | Columbus | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Anoka County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 62.4% | bottom 41% | 49.2% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,646 Mbps | top 18% | 2,606 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | top 28% | 6.2 | 6.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 19% | 17% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 95% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | bottom 47% | 83% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 13% | 86% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $120,746 | top 10% | $107,555 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 62.4% of homes in Columbus, against 49.2% across Anoka County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Columbus are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $120,746 (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?
Midco Fiber in Columbus, MN
Availability:
62.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Midco offers Fiber service to 62.4% of Columbus homes. Across the city, Midco Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Columbus, MN
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
960 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 23.8% of Columbus homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 960 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for CenturyLink Fiber. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbus from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Columbus, MN
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,855 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 23.8% of Columbus homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,855 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1,000 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 1,000 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Columbus?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MN
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% 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 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MN
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Columbus homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MN
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Columbus homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MN
Availability:
72.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
208 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.2% of Columbus homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 208 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbus?
Midco Cable in Columbus, MN
Availability:
71.0%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
1,480 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 71.0% of Columbus homes. Across the city, Midco Cable has speeds up to 1,480 Mbps, with speeds from 1,250 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 60 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 295 Mbps throughout the city. Midco Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Columbus from Midco in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Cable in Columbus, MN
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,298 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 18.3% of Columbus homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,298 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 61 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbus?
CenturyLink DSL in Columbus, MN
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 99.5% of Columbus homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 97 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Columbus from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Columbus by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
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 |
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ZIP codes in Columbus
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Columbus Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Columbus that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Blaine has the most homes with fiber (71.7%) and Centerville the fewest (0.0%); Columbus has 62.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus (this page) | 4,421 | 62.4% | 3,646 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 61/100 |
| Blaine | 64,866 | 71.7% | 2,597 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 89/100 |
| Lino Lakes | 21,007 | 26.0% | 1,701 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 87/100 |
| Forest Lake | 19,999 | 35.9% | 2,639 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 74/100 |
| Hugo | 16,318 | 36.4% | 2,085 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Ham Lake | 16,149 | 9.1% | 1,527 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 84/100 |
| East Bethel | 12,074 | 26.5% | 2,490 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 73/100 |
| Circle Pines | 10,415 | 7.2% | 1,683 Mbps | 6 | C | 84/100 |
| Wyoming | 9,278 | 52.5% | 3,975 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 79/100 |
| Stacy | 8,023 | 25.5% | 1,985 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 73/100 |
| Centerville | 3,991 | 0.0% | 1,547 Mbps | 6 | C- | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbus?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Midco.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Columbus
| Midco | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Columbus Internet Providers
Based on 107 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Columbus residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 90.0% coverage in Columbus.
At a national level, based on 4874 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 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Columbus, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbus Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | 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 Midco. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Columbus. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,798 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 Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbus Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Columbus?
Of the providers in Columbus, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Minnesota 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 4.75 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Columbus, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Columbus
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbus Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (8) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (68) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
Customer Reviews
A St. Paul, MN Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 06, 2026 A Minneapolis, MN Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
May 16, 2026 A Newfolden, MN Customer
Wiktel Fiber
May 09, 2026 A Burnsville, MN Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 15, 2026 I am currently on a promotional rate at $58/month. In a few months, I expect Xfinity to raise my rate significantly, in which case I will be extremely unsatisfied. Currently I am very happy with my rate and I get quality internet in return. I have had very few outages and have not even needed to reach out to customer support in the 20 months that I have been a customer.
Scott G
XFINITY Cable
April 13, 2026 I've had some frustration with Comcast in terms of their pricing. I've been a customer for about five years and they regularly raise their rates. As far as I can tell, these rate changes happen arbitrarily and without notice. Though the service has been good and consistent, I feel like they're just incrementally up-charging their customers. They likely feel they can get away with it since there are not many other competing internet providers in the area, and the one who do exist don't have the same infrastructure as Comcast does.
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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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Midco. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Columbus is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Columbus, available to 99.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.