Columbus, OH vs Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government, TN: internet compared

By the BroadbandByZIP editorial team · Updated September 2026 · How we make money

Thinking of moving between Columbus and Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government? Here is how home internet compares in the two cities, based on FCC data as of December 31, 2025 and Census statistics.

Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government, TN leads for fiber availability (69% vs 36%). Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government, TN leads for gigabit-class availability (94% vs 39%).

Columbus, OHNashville-Davidson metropolitan government, TN
Residents906,480684,298
Median household income$65,327$75,197
Can get fiber36%69%
Can get cable97%96%
Can get DSL59%25%
Can get fixed wireless91%90%
Can get gigabit39%94%
Households with broadband93%92%

Top providers

Columbus, OHNashville-Davidson metropolitan government, TN
Spectrum: 96%Xfinity: 98%
AT&T: 92%AT&T: 90%
T-Mobile Home Internet: 88%T-Mobile Home Internet: 77%
Breezeline: 80%Verizon: 75%
Verizon: 72%Google Fiber: 26%

Coverage percentages are the share of residential locations where each provider reports service. Availability varies by address.

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