Best Internet Providers in Thompson, MI
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thompson, MI
Thompson has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 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, MI at a Glance
Thompson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Highline
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EAN
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
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, MI?
Highline is the best internet provider in Thompson based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Highline 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. Highline is an option for 99.47% of the city.
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 43% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 11%.
| Measure | Thompson | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Schoolcraft County | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.5% | top 24% | 62.6% | 49.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 974 Mbps | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.4 | bottom 20% | 3.9 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 8% | 5% | 14% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 87% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 36% | bottom 15% | 59% | 73% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 11% | 75% | 79% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $68,750 | bottom 48% | $57,256 | $82,590 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 11% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 99.5% of homes in Thompson, against 62.6% across Schoolcraft County and 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Thompson are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,750 (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?
Highline Fiber in Thompson, MI
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Highline offers Fiber service to 99.5% of Thompson homes. Across the city, Highline 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?
EAN Fixed Wireless in Thompson, MI
Availability:
42.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EAN offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.6% of Thompson homes. Across the city, EAN Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Thompson, MI
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.0% 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, MI
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.0% 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, MI.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thompson?
Brightspeed DSL in Thompson, MI
Availability:
75.3%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 75.3% of Thompson homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.0 Mbps throughout the city.
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 13 miles. Among them, Garden has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Nahma the fewest (0.0%); Thompson has 99.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson (this page) | 190 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 20/100 |
| Manistique | 5,027 | 43.9% | 983 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 30/100 |
| Garden | 540 | 100.0% | 994 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Fairport | 314 | 97.5% | 866 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 30/100 |
| Ossawinamakee Beach | 270 | 87.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Sunset Beach | 208 | 83.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 45/100 |
| Garden Corners | 174 | 57.5% | 600 Mbps | 2.6 | D | 25/100 |
| Minor Beach | 159 | 72.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 46/100 |
| Cooks | 140 | 92.1% | 979 Mbps | 1.9 | C- | 23/100 |
| Nahma | 131 | 0.0% | 70 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 25/100 |
| Fayette | 115 | 89.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thompson?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Highline.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Thompson
| Highline | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| EAN | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Thompson Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Michigan internet customers, Highline is the best internet service provider for Thompson residents. Highline was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 1144 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Highline is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Thompson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Thompson, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompson Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highline | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EAN | (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 Highline. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Highline. This indicates Highline reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompson Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highline | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) |  (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EAN | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thompson?
Of the providers in Thompson, customers rate Highline 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 Michigan or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Highline is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Thompson, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thompson
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompson Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highline | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EAN | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Michigan
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Att Fixed Cellular
November 10, 2026 Does not work at all for anything do not get this wifi provider
Anthony Pupa
WOW! Cable
September 07, 2026 20 year customer with good service. A storm knocked out service to entire Detroit region for 3 days. Still out but they say there are no outages reported. 15 neighbors on Facebook say otherwise. Customer service will setup a tech in a few days. It is illogical to say the problem is in our homes and NOT get this looked at now. Time to research new provider.
Michael R
Truestream Fiber
June 08, 2026 We are very satisfied with our internet provider. They have been very easy to work with very help when we had questions at the start of the service. Since then, we have not lost service except for full power outages. The speed of our internet with the volume of devices we have in the house is quite impressive and as is the performance of the various streaming services.
RS
XFINITY Cable
June 05, 2026 Trying to get to talk to a human is practically impossible. There customer service is almost completed farmed out. Then I can't understand them and then they get mad and the whole call is a waste of time. When you first call, you get the computer lady talking to you. She has sometimes disconnected me. It is awful trying to get a human and then it doesn't get fixed. Plus, every month is a different bill.
Aaron M
Visible Cellular
June 01, 2026 I use Visible phone service as a hotspot (4G Cellular) to my other devices, and it works surprisingly well, in-fact it is faster than my parent's internet, which I believe is Starlink. However, the annoying part is the speed is capped, and not as fast as just using the phone itself, but it is still great. (I am on the base $25/mo plan)
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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 Highline.
- The fastest internet provider should be Highline. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Highline may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Thompson is Highline.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Highline has the broadest coverage in Thompson, available to 99.5% 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.