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Internet Providers in Thor, Iowa

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Home Internet in Thor, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Rise Broadband
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Northwest
    • Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 19%
  • 3. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 87.2%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 19%
  • 6. Northwest
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 51.2%
  • 7. Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 99.1%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 36%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Thor, IA

In Thor, Iowa, Viasat Internet offers a satellite connection with maximum speeds of up to 150 Mbps, covering 100% of the area. This service ensures reliable internet access for all residents, regardless of location, but starts at $119.99 per month. Satellites help Viasat reach places that other infrastructures cannot.

Hughesnet also provides 100% coverage in Thor with its satellite-based service. Although it offers lower speeds of up to 100 Mbps, its starting price is more affordable at $49.99 per month. Rise Broadband presents a different option through its fixed wireless service. It covers 87.20% of Thor and offers speeds up to 25 Mbps, starting at $55 per month, appealing to those within its coverage range.

Thor experiences some gaps in service, especially with fixed wireless and cable connections. Viasat and Hughesnet address these gaps, ensuring internet access even in the city's most remote or underserved areas.

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
  • Rise Broadband
  • Northwest
  • UScellular
87.2%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
99.05000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Thor, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Thor, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
96.82%

Internet Providers in Thor, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Rise Broadband $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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
Northwest Communications $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Nextlink Internet $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 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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