Best Internet Providers in Thompson, NE
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thompson, NE
Thompson has 10 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, NE at a Glance
Thompson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Diode
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
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, NE?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Thompson based on 9 Nebraska customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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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
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Diode - fixed wireless coverage map
- Viaero - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- JBN Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- JBN Telephone Company - dsl coverage map
How Thompson Compares to Places Its Size
Thompson's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 31%.
| Measure | Thompson | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Jefferson County | Nebraska | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 83.2% | top 45% | 87.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,656 Mbps | top 26% | 1,655 Mbps | 2,533 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | top 45% | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 5% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 90% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 81% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | top 41% | 64% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 41% | 73% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $75,848 | top 39% | $62,580 | $86,676 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 15% | 12% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 83.2% of homes in Thompson, against 87.1% across Jefferson County and 84.3% across Nebraska. Households in Thompson are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,848 (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?
Windstream Fiber in Thompson, NE
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 82.1% of Thompson homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
JBN Telephone Company Fiber in Thompson, NE
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
JBN Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Thompson homes. Across the city, JBN Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Thompson?
Diode Fixed Wireless in Thompson, NE
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Diode offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Thompson homes. Across the city, Diode Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Thompson, NE
Availability:
63.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
147 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.0% of Thompson homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 147 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 123 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thompson, NE
Availability:
61.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.3% 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 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thompson, NE
Availability:
31.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.2% of Thompson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Thompson, NE
Availability:
27.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.2% 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, NE
Availability:
27.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.2% 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
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Thompson, NE
Availability:
15.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.6% of Thompson homes. Across the city, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 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, NE.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thompson?
Great Plains Communications DSL in Thompson, NE
Availability:
17.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers DSL service to 17.9% of Thompson homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Thompson, NE
Availability:
11.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 11.6% of Thompson homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
JBN Telephone Company DSL in Thompson, NE
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
JBN Telephone Company offers DSL service to 1.2% of Thompson homes. Across the city, JBN Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
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 14 miles, 3 of them in Kansas. Among them, Gladstone has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Steele City the fewest (36.0%); Thompson has 83.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson (this page) | 173 | 83.2% | 1,656 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Fairbury | 4,481 | 94.2% | 1,914 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Morrowville, KS | 293 | 52.2% | 752 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 32/100 |
| Endicott | 235 | 89.4% | 1,692 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Gilead | 200 | 44.5% | 637 Mbps | 3.1 | D | 24/100 |
| Narka, KS | 147 | 55.1% | 569 Mbps | 1.3 | D | 16/100 |
| Steele City | 139 | 36.0% | 481 Mbps | 2.2 | D | 30/100 |
| Reynolds | 102 | 36.3% | 786 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Powell | 100 | 62.0% | 1,415 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 32/100 |
| Gladstone | 88 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4 | B | 31/100 |
| Mahaska, KS | 75 | 93.3% | 935 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 57/100 |
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, Windstream 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
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| JBN Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Viaero Wireless | 100 |
| Diode | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Great Plains Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Thompson Internet Providers
Based on 9 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Thompson residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 31.2% coverage in Thompson.
At a national level, based on 2328 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, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompson Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| JBN 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 Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Thompson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| JBN Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thompson?
Of the providers in Thompson, customers rate Diode 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 Nebraska or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Diode is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Thompson, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thompson
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompson Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Diode | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (1) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| JBN Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Nebraska
Customer Reviews
A Valley, NE Customer
Quantum Fiber
March 16, 2026 The customer service for Quantum Fiber is the most horrible I've ever seen in my life sadly. Today the customer service gal named Deanne or Deanna, I couldn't understand her, that I got was rude, she kept making me repeat myself several times throughout the phone calls because she wasn't paying attention, she hung up on me three different times and I had to keep calling back, and I asked to talk to a manager several times and she absolutely refused to connect me to a manager so if you ever have any problems with this service guess what you will not get connected with a service manager to resolve any issues because the customer service people that answer the phone are very controlling and they need to know every single detail before they'll even think about POSSIBLY letting you talk to a service manager. Our service was supposed to be set up a few days after we paid for it and it didn't end up getting set up for 3 weeks! Don't waste your time or money!
A Lincoln, NE Customer
Allo Fiber
March 15, 2026 Allo has been very willing to work with me on any issues i have. They were also willing to open up some ports and even gave me the password so i could do it myself. Allo has also been very upfront of why the price barely increased, and are very open to where the money we pay goes to. Allo beats the competition (windstream and spectrum) by ten fold, not even close. They were very easy to contact and start a service through. even going as far to trench in my fiber line and lay grass where it got torn up a little. Not to mention i can do everything online with them, even trouble shooting.
A Gretna, NE Customer
Cox Cable
March 04, 2026 Cox is a large, impersonal provider. Historically, in this area they have not been threatened so are not motivated to have a fair price for their service. Recently a Fiber Optic company came into the area and only now have they offered a lower price, but only if you lock into it for two years. It feels icky. Not only that, but when I did lock in with them, they required me to get a new router and sent one which was damaged. It took an in-person visit to get it corrected and when I did the rep said I actually did not need the new router.
A Omaha, NE Customer
Cox Cable
January 21, 2026 They are trying to make it so we will be needing their internet more. We just switched from Century Link and we’re getting faster internet, for less. In two years, they said that the price will increase. My wife and I are hoping century link will pull it together because we dislike how Cox treats its customers. We cannot stand them but they are the only other option in our market for the speeds we want.
A Omaha, NE Customer
CenturyLink DSL
December 15, 2025 I have had century link since I bought my house and it has never worked well on my phone. Every time I get home I have to disconnect my phone from WiFi to do anything. It works for my home security and cameras and streaming devices, but for my phone specifically the signal is just awful and there seems to be no fix.
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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 Windstream. 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 Diode.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Diode has the broadest coverage in Thompson, available to 96.5% 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.