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Internet Speeds in Columbia, SC

Residents of Columbia have 2 internet providers to choose from. The most popular provider is Spectrum, which offers cable and fiber internet service. Over 29,955 recent tests, our research shows that Spectrum customers have been getting 147 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds. In addition to Spectrum, DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service is also available from AT&T.

While these are the real speeds we have been seeing in recent tests, there are many factors that affect download and upload speeds, so your actual service may differ.

Last updated on April 30, 2024
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Spectrum
Cable
Fiber
View Details →		147 Mbps11 Mbps28 ms
AT&T
DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
View Details →		235 Mbps114 Mbps24 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Columbia, SC

Spectrum

Cable
Fiber

Download Speed

147Mbps

Upload Speed

11Mbps

Latency

28ms

Overview

Spectrum is the most popular provider in Columbia offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 147 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 29,955 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Spectrum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Columbia. 32% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 54% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Spectrum Speed Tests in Columbia

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
April 29, 2024107 Mbps11 Mbps33 ms
April 29, 2024145 Mbps11 Mbps33 ms
April 29, 202447 Mbps21 Mbps22 ms
April 29, 202461 Mbps19 Mbps29 ms
April 29, 2024471 Mbps37 Mbps33 ms
April 29, 2024146 Mbps11 Mbps33 ms
April 29, 202480 Mbps19 Mbps40 ms
April 29, 2024147 Mbps12 Mbps32 ms
April 29, 2024144 Mbps11 Mbps29 ms
April 29, 2024321 Mbps1 Mbps33 ms

AT&T

DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless

Download Speed

235Mbps

Upload Speed

114Mbps

Latency

24ms

Overview

AT&T is the 2nd most popular provider in Columbia offering DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 235 Mbps for download speeds and 114 Mbps for upload speeds over 15,310 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

AT&T has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Columbia. 32% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 35% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.

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Recent AT&T Speed Tests in Columbia

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
April 29, 2024300 Mbps104 Mbps35 ms
April 29, 2024412 Mbps290 Mbps22 ms
April 29, 2024432 Mbps67 Mbps36 ms
April 29, 202446 Mbps11 Mbps39 ms
April 29, 2024744 Mbps871 Mbps22 ms
April 29, 202430 Mbps11 Mbps51 ms
April 29, 2024388 Mbps177 Mbps23 ms
April 29, 2024578 Mbps495 Mbps17 ms
April 29, 202457 Mbps6 Mbps34 ms
April 29, 2024519 Mbps517 Mbps34 ms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Columbia, SC?

Spectrum and AT&T currently operate in Columbia.

What is the most popular internet provider in Columbia, SC?

Spectrum is currently the most popular internet provider in Columbia based on the number of speed tests in the last 3 months.

What is the fastest internet provider in Columbia, SC?

The fastest internet provider for you is going to differ based on your needs, and which providers actually serve your home. However, when it comes to the real speeds users in Columbia are getting, AT&T provides the fastest download speeds and AT&T provides the fastest upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Columbia, SC?

AT&T and Spectrum provide fiber internet in Columbia.