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Columbus

Cell coverage comparison in Columbus, Montana

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Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in Columbus, Montana, the current snapshot reflects over 300 speed tests and shows medians of 41.2 Mbps download, 13.0 Mbps upload, and 76 ms latency.

Performance by Carrier in Columbus

Explore median download speeds, upload performance, and network latency for each major mobile carrier in Columbus, calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. These results reflect typical everyday performance to help you compare carriers and choose the network that delivers the fastest speeds, most responsive connections, and broadest coverage where you live, work, and travel.

AT&T logo
Download55.0 Mbps
Upload8.4 Mbps
Latency86 ms
Coverage86.1%

96 tests conducted

T-Mobile logo
Download40.8 Mbps
Upload5.3 Mbps
Latency77 ms
Coverage99.6%

Over 100 tests conducted

Verizon logo
Download34.6 Mbps
Upload18.5 Mbps
Latency72 ms
Coverage98.3%

Over 100 tests conducted

Performance by Carrier shows side-by-side results for the primary mobile providers measured in Columbus. Each row reflects median download, upload, and latency for that carrier.

Providers included in this comparison are Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T. Per-carrier test counts are shown in the table to indicate data accuracy.

Network Performance in Columbus

Get a complete view of mobile network performance across Columbus with overall benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics calculated from millions of real-world, crowdsourced speed tests. Start with the Columbus-wide snapshot to understand overall network trends, then dive deeper to compare individual carriers side-by-side and see how each performs in speed, responsiveness, and availability.

Median Performance

Download

41.2Mbps

Upload

13.0Mbps

Latency

76ms

Top Performers

Fastest Download: AT&T

55.0 Mbps

Fastest Upload: Verizon

18.5 Mbps

Best Latency: Verizon

72 ms

Best Coverage: T-Mobile

99.6%

Coverage Snapshot

5G83.3%
4G LTE99.6%
Based on over 300 speed tests

Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in Columbus to provide a baseline view of typical speeds and latency in the area. Use these medians as a quick indicator of overall network quality.

These medians are calculated from over 300 tests. Current medians are 41.2 Mbps download, 13.0 Mbps upload, and 76 ms latency.

Cell Phone Plans for Columbus

Compare wireless plans from carriers with coverage in this area.

Helium Mobile Zero

$0/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 1 GB Data1GB cellular + 2GB Helium Wi-Fi
  • No Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • 300 Texts

MobileX Custom

$0/mo

Monthly plan

Verizon
  • No Data Included
  • Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

MobileX 150 Mins 150 Texts

$4.48/mo

Monthly plan

Verizon
  • No Data Included
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Helium Mobile Sprout

$5/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • 3 GB Datahigh-speed, then data stops
  • No Hotspot Included
  • Unlimited Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

Red Pocket 500MB 12 Months

$5/mo

12 month term

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
  • 0.5 GB Datahigh-speed, then Unknown
  • Hotspot Included
  • 500 Minutes
  • 500 Texts

Tello 100 Mins

$5/mo

Monthly plan

T-Mobile
  • No Data Included
  • No Hotspot Included
  • 100 Minutes
  • Unlimited Texts

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Cell Coverage in Columbus: FAQ

What is the best cell phone carrier in Columbus?

Based on crowdsourced speed tests in Columbus, AT&T currently leads in median download speeds. Compare carriers in the performance table above for the latest results.

Why might this page show limited data for Columbus?

We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. If we don't have enough tests yet, the page focuses on maps and nearby locations while we keep collecting data.

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