Best Internet Providers in Thompson, AL
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thompson, AL
Thompson has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Thompson.
Ranks compare Thompson with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Thompson, AL at a Glance
Thompson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Union Springs Telephone Company
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Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Thompson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Thompson, AL?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Thompson based on Alabama customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Thompson, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 81.17% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Thompson?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Thompson
How Thompson Compares to Places Its Size
Thompson's report card score is in the top 39% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 1%.
| Measure | Thompson | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Bullock County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 98.8% | 73.5% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,056 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.6 | bottom 23% | 2 | 7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | bottom 5% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 1% | bottom 3% | 4% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 65% | bottom 1% | 77% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 51% | bottom 1% | 62% | 88% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 42% | bottom 22% | 47% | 68% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 40% | bottom 2% | 52% | 72% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $20,648 | bottom 1% | $29,355 | $72,899 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 10% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Thompson, against 98.8% across Bullock County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Thompson are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 1% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $20,648 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Thompson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Thompson?
Union Springs Telephone Company Fiber in Thompson, AL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Union Springs Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Thompson homes. Across the city, Union Springs Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Thompson?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Thompson, AL
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.2% of Thompson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Thompson, AL
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.2% of Thompson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Thompson?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Thompson, AL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thompson?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Thompson, AL.
Internet in Thompson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Thompson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Thompson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Thompson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Thompson that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Union Springs has the most homes with fiber (99.2%) and Hardaway the fewest (89.2%); Thompson has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson (this page) | 154 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 5/100 |
| Union Springs | 4,962 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 17/100 |
| Hardaway | 1,921 | 89.2% | 897 Mbps | 1.3 | D+ | 15/100 |
| Fitzpatrick | 800 | 63.5% | 724 Mbps | 2.6 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Perote | 303 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 9/100 |
| Armstrong | 278 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 27/100 |
| Fort Davis | 254 | 96.1% | 965 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 21/100 |
| Inverness | 110 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 41/100 |
| Bruceville | 109 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 9/100 |
| Almeria | 97 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 41/100 |
| Mitchell | 72 | 100.0% | 5,747 Mbps | 2.8 | B | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thompson?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Union Springs Telephone Company should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Thompson
| Union Springs Telephone Company | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Thompson Internet Providers
Based on 37 reviews from Alabama internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Thompson residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.70 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 1066 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.65 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Thompson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Thompson, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompson Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Union Springs Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Thompson
Based on data reported by Thompson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Union Springs Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Thompson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompson Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) |  (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Union Springs Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thompson?
Of the providers in Thompson, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Thompson where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Alabama or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.38 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Thompson, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thompson
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompson Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Union Springs Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Dragonfly Internet
November 05, 2026 Borderline unusable internet, they'll charge you for "up to" 500mbps and you wont even crack 30 on their best days. Genuinely hope a class action lawsuit comes for these people and their scam.
Jon S
TEC Fiber
October 28, 2026 Fine when it works. Fails an average of once in every 2 weeks.
Fuck u is my name
Buzz Broadband
October 08, 2026 There ass leather shove a cactus up my ass then use them
An Alabama Customer
C Spire Fiber
June 17, 2026 Joseph G
AT&T Fiber
June 07, 2026 ATT's install was fairly straight forward although its really only done through service contractors rather than ATT employees which I guess is standard. They were however very helpful and I even got one of their direct numbers if there is ever an issue. I do wish Their standard equipment came with an option to modify the band the WIFI broadcasts on because all my neighbors operate on the same band, leading to clutter. I have not had any noticeable outages other than those related to power outages. Having symmetric upload/download is also a plus with no data caps. They do offer incentives if you sign up yourself, and another incentive if you place a service in the cart but leave and come back.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Thompson?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Thompson is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Union Springs Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Thompson is AT&T.
- Viasat, Union Springs Telephone Company, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Thompson, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.