Mediacom62% available in Columbia
Internet Providers in Columbia, Missouri
6 providers available in Boone County · speeds up to 5000 Mbps · plans from $30/mo
At the center of Columbia, 6 providers show modeled coverage. Verify the providers available at your exact Columbia address. How we compute availability.
Spectrum22% available in Columbia
T-Mobile Home Internet67% available in Columbia
AT&T Internet Air40% available in Columbia
Verizon 5G Home61% available in Columbia
StarlinkAvailable nationwide
Compare providers in Columbia
| Provider | Connection | Speeds up to | From | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | Cable | 5,000 Mbps | $30/mo | 62% |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 Mbps | $50/mo | 22% |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless | 415 Mbps | $60/mo | 67% |
| AT&T Internet Air | Fixed Wireless | 300 Mbps | $55/mo | 40% |
| Verizon 5G Home | Fixed Wireless | 300 Mbps | $60/mo | 61% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 150 Mbps | $120/mo | Nationwide |
Internet plans and packages in Columbia
We track 12 advertised plans from 6 providers in Columbia, listed below with speeds, data allowances, and contract terms. Entry prices run from $30/mo with Mediacom up to $120/mo for the cheapest Starlink plan. These are advertised introductory rates — many rise after the promotional period, and exact pricing can vary by address, so confirm with the provider before ordering.
| Provider | Plan | Download | Advertised price | Data | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | Internet 300 | 300 Mbps | $30/mo | Unlimited | 24 mo |
| Mediacom | Internet 1 Gig | 1,000 Mbps | $50/mo | Unlimited | 36 mo |
| Mediacom | Internet 2 Gig | 2,000 Mbps | $70/mo | Unlimited | 36 mo |
| Mediacom | Internet 5 Gig | 5,000 Mbps | $95/mo | Not specified | 60 mo |
| Spectrum | Internet 500 | 500 Mbps | $50/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Spectrum | Internet Premier 1 Gig | 1,000 Mbps | $70/mo | Unlimited | None |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Rely Home Internet | 415 Mbps | $60/mo | Unlimited | None |
| AT&T Internet Air | Internet Air | 300 Mbps | $55/mo | Not specified | None |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home | 100 Mbps | $60/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home Plus | 150 Mbps | $70/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home Ultimate | 300 Mbps | $85/mo | Unlimited | None |
| Starlink | Residential | 150 Mbps | $120/mo | Unlimited | None |
Coverage in Columbia
FCC COVERAGE — BOONE COUNTY
Mediacom62%
Spectrum22%
T-Mobile Home Internet67%
AT&T Internet Air40%
Verizon 5G Home61%
Share of serviceable locations in Boone County covered per FCC Broadband Data Collection filings. Satellite (available everywhere) not shown.
Internet options in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia residents in Boone County can choose from 6 internet providers. The area is served by Satellite, Fixed Wireless, and Cable, with download speeds ranging from 100 to 5000 Mbps. As one of the larger cities in Missouri, Columbia benefits from robust cable infrastructure and active fiber expansion from multiple internet providers. Plan pricing in Columbia starts at $30/month, with the fastest available plan reaching 5000 Mbps. Whether you work from home, stream video, or just need reliable connectivity for day-to-day use, understanding what each technology delivers — and where it's available in Boone County — helps you choose the right plan.
Choosing the right internet in Columbia
Fixed-wireless internet from Verizon 5G Home and AT&T Internet Air and T-Mobile Home Internet reach homes in Columbia that lack access to fiber or cable. Rather than requiring buried cable infrastructure, Verizon 5G Home and AT&T Internet Air and T-Mobile Home Internet transmit radio signals from towers near Columbia directly to a receiver mounted on your home. Typical plans run from 100 to 415 Mbps down — sufficient for HD streaming, video conferencing, and remote work. Line of sight to a tower is required, so coverage depends on your exact address and local terrain in Boone County.
Cable internet in Columbia comes from 2 companies — Mediacom and Spectrum — with top download tiers reaching 5,000 Mbps. Cable footprints don't always overlap, so which of them can wire your home depends on your street — check your exact address rather than assuming every cable company reaches every part of Boone County. Across all of them, upload speeds run far below download speeds, which is fine for streaming but can pinch during large uploads or back-to-back video calls.
Starlink satellite internet is available at any address in Columbia, making it a reliable last-resort option for homes where terrestrial providers haven't reached. At $120/month with no long-term contract, it costs more than most wired services — but for locations in Boone County where fixed wireless and cable aren't an option, the performance improvement over legacy satellite is significant. Expect typical download speeds around 150 Mbps and meaningfully lower latency than older geostationary satellite systems serving Boone County.
Frequently asked questions
- What internet providers are available in Columbia, Missouri?
- Columbia has 6 internet providers: Starlink, Verizon 5G Home, AT&T Internet Air, Mediacom, T-Mobile Home Internet, Spectrum. Technology types available include Satellite, Fixed Wireless, Cable. Coverage varies by address — check your specific street address above to see which providers serve your home in Boone County.
- What is the fastest internet speed available in Columbia?
- The fastest plan in Columbia offers 5000 Mbps download from Mediacom on their Internet 5 Gig plan at $95/month. Top advertised plan speeds in Columbia cluster around 400 Mbps.
- How much does internet cost in Columbia, Missouri?
- Internet in Columbia starts at $30/month for 300 Mbps from Mediacom. Mediacom requires a 24-month contract for this plan. Prices across all providers range from $30 to $120/month depending on speed and technology type.
- Which cable internet providers serve Columbia?
- 2 cable providers serve Columbia: Mediacom (FCC filings show coverage at about 62% of Boone County serviceable locations; advertised plans from $30/mo, up to 5,000 Mbps) and Spectrum (FCC filings show coverage at about 22% of Boone County serviceable locations; advertised plans from $50/mo, up to 1,000 Mbps). Cable service is wired street by street, so enter your address above to see which cable company can connect your home.
- Is fiber internet available in Columbia?
- Fiber internet is not currently available from the providers we track in Columbia. The best available options are Satellite and Fixed Wireless and Cable. Providers in Boone County continue to expand infrastructure, so it's worth checking back periodically — fiber buildouts have been reaching smaller Missouri communities as demand grows.
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Providers serving Columbia
- Mediacom plans and pricing for Columbia residents
- Spectrum plans and pricing for Columbia residents
- T-Mobile Home Internet plans and pricing for Columbia residents
- AT&T Internet Air plans and pricing for Columbia residents
- Verizon 5G Home plans and pricing for Columbia residents
- Starlink plans and pricing for Columbia residents
Is a specific provider available in Columbia?
- Is Mediacom available in Columbia, MO? Plans & pricing
- Is T-Mobile Home Internet available in Columbia, MO? Plans & pricing
- Is Spectrum available in Columbia, MO? Plans & pricing
- Is Verizon 5G Home available in Columbia, MO? Plans & pricing
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Data last reviewed: September 2026 · Sourced from FCC filings and ISP-verified submissions