Internet providers in Columbia, MD

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Internet Provider Types in Columbia

Cable

100%
Coverage

DSL

100%
Coverage

Fiber

90%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Columbia

3 Mbps

100%
Availability

10 Mbps

100%
Availability

25 Mbps

100%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

100%

Columbia

100%

Maryland

79%

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Columbia Residential Internet Coverage

With nearly 92% of Columbia residents working in white collar jobs, the town has come to count on reliable internet for both work and pleasure. Due to the long commutes, many people take advantage of public transportation and the WiFi services they provide to make good use of their commute time.

Given the high demand for constant connection, Verizon Fios offers fiber optic connections to 96% of Columbia, including the Simpsonville and Thunder Hill Road/Lightning View Road neighborhoods.

Cable internet is also popular in this area with Xfinity providing connections to 98% of residents. Atlantic Broadband covers the 2% of residents who want cable internet, but cannot connect with Xfinity.

Businesses in Columbia follow the trends of residential consumers. Verizon Fios fiber optics are available to 96% of Columbia businesses, both large and small. Cable internet from Xfinity comes in slightly higher with the business market at 98%. Copper wire from Megpath reaches 90% of businesses, making it a viable option for those who need it.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Columbia

EarthLink. offers internet at speeds up to 2048 Mbps

Verizon Home Internet offers internet at speeds up to 2048 Mbps

Xfinity offers internet at speeds up to 1200 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers internet at speeds up to 245 Mbps

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Summary of Columbia internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
EarthLink.	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink.
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
HughesNet	Satellite	50 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
FiberLight	Fiber	100 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for FiberLight

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Internet providers in Columbia, MD

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