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Internet Providers in Thompson, Iowa

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Home Internet in Thompson, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Midco
    • Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association
    • GigFire
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Select All
  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 10.4%
  • Midco
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.4%
  • Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 99.1%
  • GigFire
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.6%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 10.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Thompson, IA

Viasat and HughesNet top the list of internet providers in Thompson, Iowa. Viasat offers 100% city coverage with a satellite connection, delivering up to 150 Mbps. However, its plans start at $99.99 per month, making it a pricier option. Residents who need consistent, high-speed internet might find Viasat worth the investment.

HughesNet also covers all of Thompson with its satellite connection but offers a lower maximum download speed of 100 Mbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, it presents a more budget-friendly option. Although its speed is less than Viasat's, HughesNet's affordability appeals to cost-conscious residents. With comprehensive satellite coverage, both providers address the needs of areas without cable or fiber connectivity in Thompson.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
10.36%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Midco
  • GigFire
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association
99.09%

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Provider Connection Types in Thompson, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Thompson, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.8699999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
98.61%

Internet Providers in Thompson, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Midco $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
GigFire $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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