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Internet and Broadband in Columbus, NC
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 74.0%
- North Carolina 90.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 66.3%
- North Carolina 76.2%
- Cellular data plan only
- 4.0%
- North Carolina 10.4%
- No internet access
- 18.9%
- North Carolina 7.5%
Columbus has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Internet subscriptions by type
481 households. A household can have more than one type.
- Any internet subscription35674.0%
- Broadband of any type35674.0%
- Cable, fiber optic or DSL31966.3%
- Satellite265.4%
- Cellular data plan only194.0%
- Internet access without a subscription347.1%
- No internet access9118.9%
To see which providers serve a specific address, use the FCC National Broadband Map at broadbandmap.fcc.gov.
How it compares
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| Area | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, NC | 74.0% | 66.3% | 4.0% | 18.9% |
| Polk County | 84.8% | 64.5% | 10.8% | 11.9% |
| North Carolina | 90.1% | 76.2% | 10.4% | 7.5% |
| United States | 91.0% | 75.6% | 11.5% | 6.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Columbus, NC?
- 74.0% of households in Columbus, NC have a broadband internet subscription, and 18.9% have no internet access.
- How does Columbus compare with North Carolina?
- The households with broadband in Columbus is 74.0%, compared with 90.1% for North Carolina as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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