- Free modem and anti-virus software
- No contracts and unlimited data
- 30 day money-back gurantee
- Speeds up to 2 Gbps
- Plans starting at $30/month
Top 3 Electric Providers in Columbus
Cornhusker PPD
Loup PPD
Nebraska Public Power District
Municipal Provider
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Natural Gas Providers in Columbus
Black Hills Energy
Top 10 Internet Providers in Columbus
Frontier
- 7 Gbps
- Fiber
- Unlimited
- Phone
- 53.1%
- $29.99/mo
Spectrum
- 2 Gbps**
- Cable
- Unlimited
- TV & Phone
- 89.58%
- $30.00/mo
- Most Affordable Plans
Allo Fiber
- 1 Gbps
- Fiber
- Unlimited
- 99.94%
- $72.00/mo
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
- 415 Mbps
- 5G
- 1.2 TB
- Mobile
- 100%
- $50.00/mo
- Wireless Internet Provider
AT&T Air
- 300 Mbps
- 5G
- Unlimited
- Mobile
- 100%
- $47.00/mo
- Wireless Internet Provider
Verizon 5G Home Internet
- 300 Mbps
- 5G
- Unlimited
- Mobile
- 100%
- $50.00/mo
- Wireless Internet Provider
Hughesnet
- 100 Mbps
- Satellite
- 100-200 GB
- DISH TV
- 100%
- $39.99/mo
Starlink
- 270 Mbps
- Satellite
- Unlimited
- 100%
- $80.00/mo
Viasat
- 150 Mbps
- Satellite
- 150-850 GB
- Phone
- 100%
- $49.99/mo
Kinetic
- 2 Gbps
- Fiber
- Unlimited
- Limited Availability
- $24.99/mo
Water & Sewage Providers in Columbus
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2424 14 ST PO BOX 1677 COLUMBUS, NE 68602-1677
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Top 3 Trash and Recycling Providers in Columbus
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Ace Sanitation Service
3264 E 15th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
U & I Sanitation
2255 48th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
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Utilities Summary for Columbus, NE
| Electric Companies: | 3 |
| Natural Gas Companies: | 1 |
| Water & Sewage Providers: | 1 |
| Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers: | 3 |
| Municipal Electricity: | Yes |
Columbus Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.99%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
99.99%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
99.99%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
Fastest Internet Providers in Columbus
| Provider | Connection Type | Download Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Fiber | 7 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Spectrum | Cable | 2 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Allo Fiber | Fiber | 1 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 5G | 415 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| AT&T Air | 5G | 300 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Verizon 5G Home Internet | 5G | 300 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Hughesnet | Satellite | 100 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Starlink | Satellite | 270 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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| Kinetic | Fiber | 2 Gbps Not all speeds available in all areas |
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Columbus Drinking Water Quality Information
Clean drinking water is essential for maintaining good health and overall well-being. Safe, contaminant-free water helps prevent the spread of diseases, supports proper hydration, and ensures the body's vital functions operate smoothly.
Columbus's Primary Drinking Water Source: Ground Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Copper
2221.7 ppb
Health standard: 1300 ppb
Legal limit: 1300 ppb
Legal limit: 1300 ppb
Lead
3.3 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
1,1-dichloroethane
0.4005 ppb
Health standard: 3 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
1,4-dioxane
0.1296 ppb
Health standard: 0.35 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Chlorate
174.0328 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.05 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
6.6956 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Legal limit: 60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
10.276 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
14.9925 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Manganese
467.0083 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Molybdenum
4.5463 ppb
Health standard: 40 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Strontium
424.6176 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Vanadium
1.6721 ppb
Health standard: 21 ppb
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Legal limit: No Limit Set
Contaminant Data Based on Averages of SDWA LCR Samples and UCMR 3, UCMR 4, and UCMR 5 Samples. Health standards are based on guidelines set by the EPA, WHO, or state health departments. Health standards are based on possible negative health side effects if that level of contaminant is exceeded. Legal limits are set and enforced by EPA regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my electric company in Columbus?
Not at this time, the state of Nebraska has not deregulated electric utilities. The primary electric company providing power to Columbus is Cornhusker PPD.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Columbus, NE?
Yes, the state of Nebraska has deregulated its natural gas utilities. Deregulation of gas service allows for multiple providers and allows customers to choose between providers and plans that best fit their needs. Assuming your area has started enabling retail gas competition, you can choose between Black Hills Energy or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Columbus.
What is the average utility bill in Columbus?
On average, the residents of Columbus, NE pay around $328.13 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Columbus on average pay 99.6% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Columbus offer municipal electricity services?
Yes, Cornhusker Public Power District is a municipal electric provider and supplies most residents of Columbus with electricity. Most cities also offer essential municipal services like water, sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Columbus?
Frontier is the fastest internet service provider in Columbus, offering speeds up to 7 Gbps to 53.1% of the city.