Internet Provider Reviews in Columbia, MO

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Home Internet Providers in Columbia, MO
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21% available in Columbia, MO Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
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51% available in Columbia, MO Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
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27% available in Columbia, MO Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Xtream Powered by Mediacom — Cable internet
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45% available in Columbia, MO Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Hughesnet — Satellite internet
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99% available in Columbia, MO Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
Starlink — Satellite internet
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RadioWire.net — Fixed Wireless internet
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74% available in Columbia, MO
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Socket Telecom — DSL & Fiber internet
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65% available in Columbia, MO
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Spectrum — Cable internet
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21% available in Columbia, MO
Brightspeed — DSL & Fiber internet
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27% available in Columbia, MO
Xtream Powered by Mediacom — Cable internet
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Hughesnet — Satellite internet
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Abundant Net — DSL internet
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RadioWire.net — Fixed Wireless internet
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Socket Telecom — DSL & Fiber internet
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65% available in Columbia, MO
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Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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50% available in Columbia, MO
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Mint— Mobile internet
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Spectrum Mobile— Mobile internet
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Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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Best internet providers in Columbia, MO

Sign up with Brightspeed, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, or Spectrum for the best internet deals in Columbia.

Best internet deals in Columbia, MO

Brightspeed fiber is available in Columbia, and it comes with a deal. Customers who sign up for the 300Mbps fiber plan get $20 off the $29 monthly fee for six months. Meanwhile, those who sign up for 600Mbps or more get the first three months free. That’s a value of anywhere from $147 to $267, depending on your plan.

Each plan also comes with free equipment and unlimited data, sealing Brightspeed’s status as an excellent bargain.

Brightspeed deals:

  • $20 off the 300Mbps plan for 6 mos.
  • Three free months with the 600Mbps–2,000Mbps plans
  • Free equipment
  • Unlimited data

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offers several discount options. For starters, new customers can get up to $300 on a prepaid Mastercard, depending on which plan they choose to sign up for. And if you combine your T-Mobile internet plan with an eligible cell phone plan, you also get $15 off your monthly internet bill.

If you opt for the All-In Internet plan, you also get free Hulu and Paramount+ accounts. That’s an especially nice perk if you’re studying at ol’ Mizzou and have to stretch your student budget.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet deals:

  • Up to $300 virtual Mastercard signing bonus
  • $15 off with both an internet and cell phone plan
  • Free Hulu (With Ads) and Paramount+ Essentials accounts with All-In Internet plan

Those who sign up for Spectrum Internet also have the opportunity to sign up for Spectrum Mobile—and get a free unlimited phone plan for a whole year! That’s a true money saver.

Even if the free phone plan doesn’t appeal to you, you can still save money with Spectrum. The internet service offers bargain cable and fiber internet with plans starting at just $50 a month. You even have the option to upgrade to Advanced Wi-Fi equipment for $10 more a month.

Spectrum Internet deals:

  • Free Spectrum Mobile plan for 12 months with Spectrum Internet
  • $50 for 500Mbps starting plan
  • $10 Advanced Wi-Fi equipment

Cheapest internet providers in Columbia, MO

The cheapest internet providers get you a reliable connection at an affordable price. You may have to settle for slower speeds, but you can also find promos and discounts. Hot tip: Look for providers with unlimited data and no extra fees to save even further.

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$29DSL + Fiber
Verizon
$355G Home
HughesNet
$39.99Satellite

Fastest internet plans and providers in Columbia, MO

The fastest internet providers can get you gigabit or even multi-gigabit speeds. Not everyone needs a 1,000Mbps connection or faster, but it’s worth the investment if you’re a power user or live in a large household.

Provider
Max Download Speed
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2000 MbpsDSL + Fiber
Brightspeed
2000 MbpsFiber
Spectrum
2000 MbpsCable

Most reliable internet plans in Columbia, MO

A reliable internet connection means you get a stable connection and consistent speeds day in, day out, without the worry of sudden slowdowns or outages. You also get top-rated customer service and technical support in case things do go awry. Fiber is the most reliable internet you can get, so we recommend that if it’s available.

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Starlink
4 out of 5 stars4Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
3.9 out of 5 stars3.935G Home
Verizon
3.9 out of 5 stars3.925G Home

Frequently asked questions about internet in Columbia, MO

The fastest internet in Columbia is Brightspeed with speeds up to 2000 Mbps.

The cheapest internet in Columbia is Brightspeed with prices starting at $29.

Fiber internet is available in Columbia, Socket Telecom has 65.00% coverage.

Internet connection options in Columbia, MO

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Fiber Availability

32%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

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Cable Availability

92%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps

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DSL Availability

81%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

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Satellite Availability

99%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Internet in Columbia, MO at a glance

Internet provider averages in
Columbia, MO
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Average download speed

113 Mbps

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Average upload speed

66 Mbps

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Average latency time

54 ms

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Average cost of internet

$99/mo

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Number of internet providers

24

Internet availability faster than 100 Mbps

The number of households in each region that have access to 100 Mbps internet.

Columbia

99%

Missouri

99%

U.S.A.

92%

Columbia Internet Value Score

We came up with this score by dividing the average cost of each provider in Columbia, MO with the average speeds they offered.

$0.87 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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