Best Internet Providers in Thompson, IA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thompson, IA
Thompson has 5 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, IA at a Glance
Thompson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
WCTA Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
GigFire
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Bevcomm
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Thompson based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.13% 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.
How Thompson Compares to Places Its Size
Thompson's report card score is in the top 36% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Thompson | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Winnebago County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 96.5% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,014 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 31% | 4.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 9% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | top 35% | 74% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | bottom 21% | 72% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $62,267 | bottom 35% | $67,581 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Thompson, against 96.5% across Winnebago County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Thompson are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,267 (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?
WCTA Broadband Fiber in Thompson, IA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WCTA Broadband offers Fiber service to 99.9% of Thompson homes. Across the city, WCTA Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bevcomm Fiber in Thompson, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bevcomm offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Thompson homes. Across the city, Bevcomm 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?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Thompson, IA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
138 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Thompson homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 138 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 103 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thompson, IA
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Thompson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 88 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thompson, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
140 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Thompson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 140 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
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, IA.
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, IA.
Internet in Thompson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Thompson has 1 ZIP code with its own page. 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 |
|---|
ZIP codes in Thompson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50478 | 763 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 42/100 |
How Thompson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Thompson that have their own pages are all within 13 miles, 2 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Buffalo Center has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Forest City the fewest (93.1%); Thompson has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson (this page) | 698 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Forest City | 5,129 | 93.1% | 1,030 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 50/100 |
| Lake Mills | 2,855 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Buffalo Center | 1,248 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Kiester, MN | 665 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 31/100 |
| Bricelyn, MN | 583 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Leland | 504 | 97.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 71/100 |
| Crystal Lake | 501 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 60/100 |
| Woden | 481 | 99.2% | 959 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Rake | 348 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 71/100 |
| Scarville | 339 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thompson?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, WCTA Broadband 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
| WCTA Broadband | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Bevcomm | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Thompson. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Thompson Internet Providers
Based on 9 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Thompson residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 1162 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Thompson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Thompson, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompson Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | 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 WCTA Broadband. 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompson Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thompson?
Of the providers in Thompson, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Iowa or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Thompson, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thompson
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompson Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
Steve S.
ImOn Communications Fiber
November 04, 2026 Install was sloppy, wire hanging inside and outside. My main issue was the price kept increasing. The customer support took over a hour to speak to someone and then another hour of testing before they would isue replacement equipment.
ISPReports User
Metronet Fiber
October 14, 2026 great
Tim W
ImOn Communications Fiber
October 08, 2026 Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for
Diane
Comelec Internet Services
September 01, 2026 Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5
ISPReports User
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber
July 01, 2026 awful. the key advantage of fiber technology is symmetrical upload and download speeds - fiber optic with pcctel is unreliable and awful. rarely have had symmetrical speeds with this service do NOT recommend pcctel
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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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be WCTA Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Thompson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- WCTA Broadband, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Thompson, available to 99.9% 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.