Best Internet Providers in Columbus, MS
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Columbus, MS
Columbus has 8 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 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Columbus, MS at a Glance
Columbus Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
FASTnet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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, MS?
FASTnet is the highest-rated internet provider in Columbus based on 65 Mississippi customer reviews, and C Spire 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?
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
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- FASTnet - fiber coverage map
- C Spire - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- C Spire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- M-Pulse Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Columbus Compares to Places Its Size
Columbus's report card score is in the top 11% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 7%.
| Measure | Columbus | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Lowndes County | Mississippi | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.5% | top 34% | 91.4% | 76.8% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,303 Mbps | top 32% | 3,820 Mbps | 3,896 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.9 | top 13% | 8.5 | 7.4 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 41% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 9% | 6% | 7% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 9% | 92% | 93% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 13% | 88% | 85% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 8% | 65% | 62% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | bottom 5% | 65% | 68% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $57,308 | bottom 9% | $60,659 | $64,272 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 92.5% of homes in Columbus, against 91.4% across Lowndes County and 76.8% across Mississippi. Households in Columbus 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 $57,308 (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, MS
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,962 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 77.2% of Columbus homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,962 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, MS
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,962 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 77.2% of Columbus homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,962 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.
FASTnet Fiber in Columbus, MS
Availability:
50.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
FASTnet offers Fiber service to 50.4% of Columbus homes. Across the city, FASTnet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
C Spire Fiber in Columbus, MS
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
7,981 Mbps
C Spire offers Fiber service to 4.9% of Columbus homes. Across the city, C Spire Fiber has speeds up to 7,981 Mbps, with speeds from 2,500 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for C Spire Fiber. C Spire Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Columbus from C Spire in terms of customer satisfaction.
M-Pulse Fiber in Columbus, MS
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
M-Pulse Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Columbus homes. Across the city, M-Pulse 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 Columbus?
C Spire Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MS
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
C Spire offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.2% of Columbus homes. Across the city, C Spire Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MS
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.0% 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 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MS
Availability:
85.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.2% of Columbus homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MS
Availability:
85.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.2% of Columbus homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Columbus, MS
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
217 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.5% of Columbus homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 217 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Columbus?
Sparklight Cable in Columbus, MS
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 92.3% of Columbus homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Columbus?
EarthLink DSL in Columbus, MS
Availability:
67.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 67.8% of Columbus homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 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, MS
Availability:
67.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 67.8% of Columbus homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 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 83.4% of homes in 39701 to 96.8% in 39702. 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 |
|---|
ZIP codes in Columbus
How Columbus Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Columbus that have their own pages are all within 16 miles, 2 of them in Alabama. Among them, Steens has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Ethelsville, AL the fewest (5.5%); Columbus has 92.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus (this page) | 46,017 | 92.5% | 4,303 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 41/100 |
| Caledonia | 4,865 | 99.8% | 1,092 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 49/100 |
| Steens | 3,642 | 100.0% | 2,702 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 58/100 |
| Columbus AFB | 1,902 | 15.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.5 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Ethelsville, AL | 1,464 | 5.5% | 213 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 13/100 |
| Kolola Springs | 752 | 98.8% | 2,297 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 48/100 |
| Forest, AL | 496 | 29.2% | 369 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 25/100 |
| Artesia | 418 | 99.3% | 2,676 Mbps | 5 | B | 21/100 |
| Cliftonville | 359 | 100.0% | 3,306 Mbps | 5.5 | B+ | 10/100 |
| Tibbee | 304 | 100.0% | 1,106 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 33/100 |
| Mayhew | 125 | 99.2% | 993 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Columbus?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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
| C Spire | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| FASTnet | 1,000 |
| M-Pulse Fiber | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Columbus Internet Providers
Based on 65 reviews from Mississippi internet customers, FASTnet is the best internet service provider for Columbus residents. FASTnet was rated at an average of 4.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Mississippi, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.8% coverage in Columbus.
At a national level, based on 2338 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, C Spire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.26 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Columbus Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Columbus, Mississippi, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbus Overall | Mississippi Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FASTnet | (3) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (22) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (13) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| M-Pulse Fiber | (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 4,091 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbus Speed | Mississippi Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FASTnet | (3) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (22) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (13) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| M-Pulse Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Columbus?
Of the providers in Columbus, customers rate FASTnet 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 Mississippi or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
FASTnet is rated 4.67 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 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Columbus, Mississippi, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Columbus
| ISP / Tech Type | Columbus Affordability | Mississippi Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FASTnet | (3) |  (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| C Spire | (0) | (22) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (13) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| M-Pulse Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Mississippi
Customer Reviews
Akeem B.
FASTnet Fiber
March 16, 2025 We switched to Fastnet from Sparklight and the difference is night and day. For one, the pricing is static with Fastnet and much cheaper. We do not have to pay to rent a router. We don't get charged a ton of unknown fees, either. The speeds we have now are phenomenal for half the price we previously paid. There is no buffering. The only issue I have is sometimes the back of my apartment is a dead zone for WiFi. Recently, I haven't had much of issue with it, so, overall, I am still extremely satisfied with Fastnet.
Gabriela P.
FASTnet Fiber
December 13, 2024 I like the ease of installation. The speed is exceptional and the price is reasonable.
Marissa B.
FASTnet Fiber
September 27, 2024 I love the pricing and how swift the process was. We don't have to pay to lease equipment, and there are no hidden fees. Our biggest issue is that the connection drops randomly, often. I reset our router regularly, due to being a remote worker. There are also multiple devices that cannot connect to our wifi. This was not an issue with our previous provider.
Marie
AT&T DSL
June 21, 2023 I have been a customer for the last the last 3 years. I have never been more satisfied with any other service provider. AT&T is extremely reliable and very prompt when/if their are any disruptions. I enjoy that they offer many promotions to keep existing customers happy as well.
Tee
Sparklight Cable
February 27, 2023 Our original service was provided by CableOne but they were bought out by Sparklight a few years ago. Our internet has been ok but we loose service overnight around 8:00. I would like to be able to stream movies at that time but it sometimes has issues which interferes with watching. We are getting fiber ran in our area sometime next year and we may change.
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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 FASTnet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Columbus is FASTnet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and C Spire has the broadest coverage in Columbus, available to 97.9% 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.