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Internet Providers in Columbia, MD

Over 1,494 people in Columbia found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

92.36% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Get Started with your EarthLink Internet. Check out all the bells and whistles you get to help you make the most out of your EarthLink experience.

#2

Verizon

90.12% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2718)

Fios customers get upload speeds as fast as their download speeds.

#3

Verizon Fios Fiber

96.3% availability
Verizon Fios Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber Internet
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2976)

Compare Verizon Fios Internet Plans with speeds up to 1Gbps starting at $39.99/mo.

#4

Xfinity

85.16% availability

Connection Types:

Cable Internet, Television and Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#5

Viasat

96.88% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite Internet and Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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Our mission is to connect the world by making the internet accessible, affordable and secure to everyone, anywhere.

#6

HughesNet

99.35% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite Internet and Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

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*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 Columbia, MD

#1Dish Network

Dish Network

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

Dish Network provides Television in Columbia, MD

  • 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 Columbia, MD

  • 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

HughesNet

Columbia, MD - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Columbia, MD has a total of 24 internet providers including  9 Fiber Internet providers, 2 Cable Internet providers, 10 DSL Internet providers, 8 Copper Internet providers, 5 Fixed Wireless Internet providers and 2 Satellite Internet providers.

Compare Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, Maryland

Your Best Internet Service Option By Usage

Fastest Internet Speeds in Columbia, Maryland

  • EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps** Fast Download **
  • Verizon Fios Fiber - 2 Gbps
  • Verizon - 1 Gbps

Internet Provider Types in Columbia, Maryland

  • Fiber Internet - 86.63%
  • Cable Internet - 81.02%
  • DSL Internet - 73.71%
  • Copper Internet - 0.13%
  • Fixed Wireless Internet - 26.63%
  • Satellite Internet - 100%

Widest Coverage Providers in Columbia, Maryland

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

  1. EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
  2. Verizon Fios Fiber - 2 Gbps - Fiber Internet
  3. Verizon - 1 Gbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone
  4. Cyberonic - 11 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
  5. Birch Communications - 1 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
  6. Allied Telecom Group - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet
  7. FiberLight - Fiber Internet
  8. Level 3 Communications - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet
  9. Cavalier Telephone - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet

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

  1. EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
  2. HughesNet - 100 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
  3. Viasat - 150 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
  4. Verizon Fios Fiber - 2 Gbps - Fiber Internet
  5. Verizon - 1 Gbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone
  6. Xfinity - 1 Gbps - Cable Internet, Television and Phone

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia, MD

Which provider offers the best internet service in Columbia, MD?

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

How many internet providers provide service in Columbia, MD?

There are currently 6 providers that offer internet service in Columbia, MD.

What providers offer internet service in Columbia, MD.

HughesNet, Viasat, Verizon Fios Fiber, EarthLink Fiber, Verizon and Xfinity offer internet service in Columbia, MD.

What is the cheapest internet provider in Columbia, MD?

EarthLink Fiber is the cheapest internet provider in Columbia, MD, with pricing starting at $39.95.

What provider has the fastest speeds in Columbia, MD?

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

Is fiber internet available in Columbia, MD?

Yes! Fiber internet covers 87% of Columbia, MD.

Compare Internet Providers in Columbia, Maryland by Coverage Area

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.HughesNet logoHughesNetView Plans100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite Internet and Phone99.35%
2.Viasat logoViasatView Plans150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite Internet and Phone96.88%
3.Verizon Fios Fiber logoVerizon Fios Fiber2 Gbps940 MbpsFiber Internet96.30%
4.EarthLink Fiber logoEarthLink FiberView Plans5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber Internet and DSL Internet92.36%
5.Verizon logoVerizon1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone90.12%
6.Cyberonic logoCyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet90.12%
7.Xfinity logoXfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable Internet, Television and Phone85.16%
8.Telegia Communications logoTelegia Communications30 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless Internet26.63%
9.Global Capacity logoGlobal Capacity6 Mbps~DSL Internet and Copper Internet11.50%
10.Birch Communications logoBirch Communications1 Mbps~Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet0.12%
11.New Cloud Networks logoNew Cloud Networks10 Mbps10 MbpsCopper Internet~
12.Allied Telecom Group logoAllied Telecom Group~~Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet~
13.FiberLight logoFiberLight~~Fiber Internet~
14.T-Mobile logoT-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless Internet and Mobile~
15.Level 3 Communications logoLevel 3 Communications~~Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet~
16.XO Communications logoXO Communications~~DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet~
17.Broadview Networks logoBroadview Networks~~DSL Internet and Copper Internet~
18.Cavalier Telephone logoCavalier Telephone~~Fiber Internet and DSL Internet~

Internet Providers in Nearby Cities:

Scaggsville, MD Savage, MD Fulton, MD North Laurel, MD Highland, MD Ilchester, MD Jessup, MD West Laurel, MD Laurel, MD Ellicott City, MD Burtonsville, MD Maryland City, MD Elkridge, MD Catonsville, MD Spencerville, MD Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD Konterra, MD Fort Meade, MD South Laurel, MD Fairland, MD Arbutus, MD Cloverly, MD Woodlawn, MD Severn, MD Calverton, MD

Free wireless internet access points in Columbia, MD

Central Library
10375 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-7800
East Columbia Branch Library
6600 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7700
Howard County Library
6600 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-7750