Internet Providers in Columbus, OH

Over 12,147 people in Columbus found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

91.84% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

<strong>Limited-Time Offer: Upgrade to fiber starting at $39.95/mo</strong>

#2

Spectrum

98.02% availability
Spectrum logo

Connection Types:

Cable, Television and Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2713)

Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Sign up today to enjoy the best in-home entertainment.

#3

Windstream

0.03% availability
Windstream logo

Connection Types:

Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2717)

Windstream offers two great high-speed Internet plans that will support all of your online activities.

#4

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless and Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

No credit checks - No contracts

#5

AT&T

91.84% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber, DSL and Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#6

Brightspeed

86.87% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber and DSL
Speed up to:

940 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

We’re a brand-new choice in internet. And we’re on a mission to power your home with reliable internet.

#7

Viasat

4.91% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite and Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

#8

CenturyLink

0.01% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber, DSL, Fixed Wireless, Television and Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2639)

Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#9

Frontier

Connection Types:

DSL, Copper and Phone
Speed up to:

Fastest Available

User Review:

(2641)

For new residential Frontier Internet customers. Requires Auto Pay or $10/mo fee applies. Printed bill available for $2.99/mo. Fee does not apply to NY, PA and select customers. Max speeds if indicated, and optimal performance, are wired. Service capabilities subject to location. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds or performance vary. Performance details: frontier.com/internetdisclosures. Expert installation ($85) and other applicable charges, additional services and taxes are extra & subject to change during & after the promo period. A $50 equipment restocking fee per household applies when Internet is disconnected. A fee up to $150 per device also applies if equipment is not returned. Service subject to availability. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply.

Save $10/mo with auto-pay. Get no data caps, no annual commitment, free installation, and a Wi-Fi router included.

#10

WOW!

61.37% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber, Cable, DSL and Television
Speed up to:

50 Mbps

User Review:

(2721)

WOW! is one of the nation’s leading broadband providers, serving residential, business and wholesale customers in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland and the Southeast.

#11

HughesNet

6.46% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite and Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Columbus, OH

#1Dish Network

Dish Network

DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power

Dish Network provides Television in Columbus, OH

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Dish Network television pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

DIRECTV

DIRECTV has been rated #1 in customer satisfaction over cable for 17 years running.

DIRECTV provides Television in Columbus, OH

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
DIRECTV television pricing starting at:
$64.99

#1

Best Provider Overall

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Gaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Streaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Availability

Spectrum

Columbus, OH - Internet Connection and Coverage Map


Compare Columbus, OH Internet Providers Ranked by Fastest Speed


Use the below tables to compare high-speed internet service providers with internet speeds as well as data caps in Columbus, Ohio

Your Best Internet Service Option By Usage

Fastest Internet Speeds in Columbus, Ohio

Internet Provider Types in Columbus, Ohio

  • Fiber - 1.54%
  • Cable - 98.03%
  • DSL - 91.6%
  • Copper - 2.56%
  • Fixed Wireless - 0.3%
  • Satellite - 100%

Widest Coverage Providers in Columbus, Ohio

Below is a list of the Fiber Internet options in Columbus, Ohio with up to Gigabit connections. Search Fiber-optic internet plans and internet packages.

  1. EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber
  2. Windstream - 2 Gbps - Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Phone
  3. AT&T - 1 Gbps - Fiber, DSL and Television
  4. CenturyLink - 1 Gbps - Fiber, DSL, Fixed Wireless, Television and Phone
  5. Brightspeed - 940 Mbps - Fiber and DSL
  6. Armstrong - 400 Mbps - Fiber, Cable and DSL
  7. WOW! - 50 Mbps - Fiber, Cable, DSL and Television
  8. FairPoint Communications - 50 Mbps - Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless
  9. Cyberonic - 11 Mbps - Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless
  10. Intelliwave - 10 Mbps - Fiber and Fixed Wireless
  11. Birch Communications - 3 Mbps - Fiber, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless
  12. eVolve Business Solutions - 3 Mbps - Fiber and Copper
  13. Level 3 Communications - Fiber, DSL and Copper
  14. Cogent Communications - Fiber and Copper

Here are the internet providers that have the best availability in Columbus, Ohio, ranked by quality of service and fast speeds.

  1. EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber
  2. Spectrum - 2 Gbps - Cable, Television and Phone
  3. AT&T - 1 Gbps - Fiber, DSL and Television
  4. Brightspeed - 940 Mbps - Fiber and DSL
  5. Earthlink 5G Home Internet - 425 Mbps - Fixed Wireless and Mobile
  6. WOW! - 50 Mbps - Fiber, Cable, DSL and Television
  7. HughesNet - 100 Mbps - Satellite and Phone
  8. Viasat - 150 Mbps - Satellite and Phone
  9. Windstream - 2 Gbps - Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Phone
  10. CenturyLink - 1 Gbps - Fiber, DSL, Fixed Wireless, Television and Phone
  11. Frontier - Fastest Available - DSL, Copper and Phone

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus, OH

Which provider offers the best internet service in Columbus, OH?

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Columbus, OH, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and pricing starting at $39.95.

How many internet providers provide service in Columbus, OH?

There are currently 11 providers that offer internet service in Columbus, OH.

What providers offer internet service in Columbus, OH.

Spectrum, EarthLink Fiber, AT&T, Brightspeed, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, WOW!, HughesNet, Viasat, Windstream, CenturyLink and Frontier offer internet service in Columbus, OH.

What is the cheapest internet provider in Columbus, OH?

Brightspeed is the cheapest internet provider in Columbus, OH, with pricing starting at $39.00.

What provider has the fastest speeds in Columbus, OH?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Columbus, OH, with maximum speeds reaching 5 Gbps.

Compare Internet Providers in Columbus, Ohio by Coverage Area

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Spectrum logoSpectrumView Plans2 Gbps2 GbpsCable, Television and Phone98.02%
2.EarthLink Fiber logoEarthLink FiberView Plans5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber91.84%
3.AT&T logoAT&TView Plans1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber, DSL and Television91.84%
4.Cyberonic logoCyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless91.84%
5.Brightspeed logoBrightspeedView Plans940 Mbps940 MbpsFiber and DSL86.87%
6.Earthlink 5G Home Internet logoEarthlink 5G Home InternetView Plans425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless and Mobile86.10%
7.WOW! logoWOW!50 Mbps5 MbpsFiber, Cable, DSL and Television61.37%
8.HughesNet logoHughesNetView Plans100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite and Phone6.46%
9.Viasat logoViasatView Plans150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite and Phone4.91%
10.Global Capacity logoGlobal Capacity8 Mbps1 MbpsDSL and Copper3.87%
11.eVolve Business Solutions logoeVolve Business Solutions3 Mbps3 MbpsFiber and Copper2.56%
12.Wisper ISP logoWisper ISP20 Mbps4 MbpsFixed Wireless0.15%
13.Intelliwave logoIntelliwave10 Mbps2 MbpsFiber and Fixed Wireless0.15%
14.Windstream logoWindstreamView Plans2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Phone0.03%
15.Armstrong logoArmstrong400 Mbps25 MbpsFiber, Cable and DSL0.02%
16.CenturyLink logoCenturyLinkView Plans1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber, DSL, Fixed Wireless, Television and Phone0.01%
17.FairPoint Communications logoFairPoint Communications50 Mbps5 MbpsFiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless0.01%
18.Birch Communications logoBirch Communications3 Mbps~Fiber, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless0.01%
19.Frontier logoFrontierView Plans~~DSL, Copper and Phone~
20.Level 3 Communications logoLevel 3 Communications~~Fiber, DSL and Copper~
21.T-Mobile logoT-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless and Mobile~
22.Cogent Communications logoCogent Communications~~Fiber and Copper~

Free wireless internet access points in Columbus, OH

Bexley Public Library
2411 E. Main St.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-2793
Columbus Metropolitan Library
96 S. Grant Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 849-1265
Grandview Heights Public Library
1685 W. First Ave.
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 486-2951
Upper Arlington Public Library
2800 Tremont Rd.
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 486-9621
Worthington Public Library
820 High St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 807-2626