Where does broadband data come from?

Broadband availability data comes from the FCC's Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which requires internet service providers to report where they offer service, at what speeds, and using which technologies. Data is updated semi-annually.

What speeds are considered broadband?

The FCC defines broadband as a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload, though this standard is being updated. For practical use, streaming video requires about 5-25 Mbps, remote work video calls need 10-25 Mbps, and households with multiple users or devices should target 100+ Mbps.

Why might my actual internet speed differ from what is shown?

Reported speeds are the maximum that providers offer in an area, not guaranteed speeds. Actual performance depends on your plan tier, network congestion, equipment quality, distance from infrastructure, and the number of connected devices. Use speed test tools to measure your actual connection.

Internet Providers in Columbus, OH — ISPs, Speeds & Coverage Map

Broadband Summary

FCC BDC

Internet Providers

Max Download Speed

325 Gbps

Fiber Available

Yes

ISP Availabilityi

Provider▲▼	Technology▲▼	Download▼	Upload▲▼
ZAYO GROUP LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	325 Gbps	325 Gbps
Cogent Communication	Fiber (FTTP)	100 Gbps	100 Gbps
US Signal Company	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
AT&T	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
Xiber LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	2.0 Gbps	2.0 Gbps
Xiber LLC	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.2 Gbps	1.2 Gbps
Xfinity	Cable	1.2 Gbps	35 Mbps
Spectrum	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	35 Mbps
Everstream	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Bresco Broadband	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
NKTelco	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Breezeline	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	600 Mbps
Xiber LLC	Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Fusion	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Breezeline	Cable	1.0 Gbps	50 Mbps
Spectrum	Cable	1.0 Gbps	35 Mbps
Gigafy	DSL	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	75 Mbps
TPx Communications	DSL	500 Mbps	500 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
Xfinity	Fiber (FTTP)	200 Mbps	200 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	150 Mbps	4 Mbps
US Signal Company	DSL	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	6 Mbps
AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	5 Mbps
Brightspeed	DSL	100 Mbps	10 Mbps
ZAYO GROUP LLC	DSL	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber Holding LLC	Unlicensed Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	4 Mbps
NetFortris	Fiber (FTTP)	25 Mbps	25 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber Holding LLC	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	4 Mbps
First Communications	DSL	—	—

Speed Tiersi

25 Mbps+

Basic broadband

100 Mbps+

Fast broadband

300 Mbps+

High-speed

1 Gbps+

Gigabit

Technology Mixi

Fiber (FTTP): 13DSL: 7Licensed Fixed Wireless: 4Cable: 3Fixed Wireless: 2Satellite: 2Code 61: 1Unlicensed Fixed Wireless: 1

FCC Broadband Data Collection (unknown)