Internet providers in Columbia, MD

Internet in Columbia

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Columbia area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

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.

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Average download speed
225.59 Mbps

Average upload speed
63.84 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
12.95 ms

Average jitter
21.89 ms

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Summary of Columbia internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
EarthLink.	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink.
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
FiberLight	Fiber	100 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for FiberLight