What's the best internet provider in Columbia?
CNET’s top pick for the best internet in Columbia, South Carolina is AT&T Fiber. The fiber provider took the top spot thanks to its fast speeds, reliable performance and great value. Plans start at $55 per month and go up to $245 for the 2-gig plan. If AT&T Fiber isn't available in your area or you're just looking to explore more options, there are other providers to consider.
Whether you’re streaming, gaming or working from home, the best internet provider for you will depend on your speed needs and budget. Spectrum is a close competitor to AT&T Fiber, since it offers similar speeds (up to 1,000Mbps) and has wider availability across the city.
Columbia also boasts impressive median download speeds of more than 200Mbps, according to Ookla data. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis). While AT&T Fiber offers blazing-fast multi-gig plans up to 5,000Mbps, Spectrum’s $30 plan for 100Mbps is one of the most affordable deals in town.
Best internet in Columbia, SC
Columbia internet providers compared Provider Internet technology Monthly price range Speed range Monthly equipment costs Data cap Contract CNET review score AT&T
Read full review Fiber $55-$245 300-5,000Mbps None None None 7.4 CarolinaConnect Cooperative, Inc. Fiber $50-$90 350-1,000Mbps None None None N/A Hughesnet
Read full review Satellite $50-$95 50-100Mbps $15 or $300 to $450 one-time purchase 100-200GB 2 years 6 Spectrum
Read full review Cable $30-$70 100-1,000Mbps Modem free; $10 for router (optional) None None 7.2 T-Mobile Home Internet
Read full review Fixed wireless $50-$70 ($35-$55 for eligible Go5G Plus and Magenta Max mobile customers) 87-415Mbps None None None 7.4 Verizon 5G Home Internet
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