AT&T Fiber – Best overall among internet providers in Columbus

• Prices from $55 – $180 per month
• Speeds from 300 – 5,000Mbps
• Unlimited data

Or call to order: (866) 814-9523

T-Mobile Home Internet – Best cheap plan among internet providers in Columbus

• Prices from $50 per month
• Speeds from 72 – 245Mbps
• Unlimited data

Or call to order: (877) 978-4163

Spectrum – Best cable internet among broadband providers in Columbus

• Prices from $50 – $90 per month
• Speeds from 300 – 940Mbps
• Unlimited data

Or call to order: (877) 981-0954

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Columbus may be home to The Ohio State University, but it’s also the land of several internet service providers that offer a little something for everyone. The bustling city in the center of Ohio is rapidly growing its fiber service, increasing high-speed internet availability. Currently, AT&T offers fiber plans for a reasonable price, making AT&T Fiber the best internet provider in Columbus. However, there’s more than just AT&T.

AT&T offers some of the overall fastest upload speeds across the board, but when it comes to Columbus, it’s neck and neck with Spectrum. Spectrum has the highest median download speed in Ohio’s capital city at 252 megabits per second, and the toss-up is due in part to the fact that many of Columbus’ customers only have access to AT&T’s DSL service and not high-speed fiber. In the end, though, AT&T still comes out on top, with its fan-favorite fiber service outperforming Spectrum’s network. 

Beyond these two ISPs, Columbus residents also have access to satellite internet — great for rural customers — and other popular providers like T-Mobile and Verizon, which offer discounts to their mobile customers.

Ahead, find a full breakdown of ISPs in Columbus to decide which company is best for your speed needs and budget. 

Best internet providers in the Buckeye City

Plenty of solid ISPs are available in Columbus; we rate many of them as good options. These are our absolute top contenders.

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AT&T Fiber

Best overall among internet providers in Columbus

Or call to order: (866) 814-9523

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Price range $55 – $180 per month Speed range 300 – 5,000Mbps Connection Fiber Highlights Unlimited data, no contracts, equipment included