Best Internet Providers in Thorpe, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thorpe, IA
Thorpe has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Thorpe.
Ranks compare Thorpe with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Thorpe, IA at a Glance
Thorpe Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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 Thorpe ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Thorpe, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Thorpe based on 41 Iowa 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 Thorpe?
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 Thorpe
- Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Comelec Internet Services - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
How Thorpe Compares to Places Its Size
Thorpe's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 11%.
| Measure | Thorpe | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Delaware County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 87.7% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,315 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | top 22% | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 10% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | top 16% | 60% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 13% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $98,855 | top 13% | $78,789 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | top 5% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Thorpe, against 87.7% across Delaware County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Thorpe are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $98,855 (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 Thorpe
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Thorpe?
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in Thorpe, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Thorpe homes. Across the city, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative 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 Thorpe?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, IA
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Thorpe 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
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, IA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
745 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Thorpe homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 745 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 722 Mbps throughout the city.
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, IA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
170 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Thorpe homes. Across the city, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 170 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 50, with an average of 36 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, IA
Availability:
79.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Thorpe homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 77 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, IA
Availability:
67.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
167 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.4% of Thorpe homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 167 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, IA
Availability:
15.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.6% of Thorpe homes. Across the city, GigFire 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 Thorpe?
Mediacom Cable in Thorpe, IA
Availability:
18.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 18.1% of Thorpe homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thorpe?
Windstream DSL in Thorpe, IA
Availability:
46.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 46.8% of Thorpe homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.3 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Thorpe from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Thorpe by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Thorpe
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Thorpe
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Thorpe Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Thorpe that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Strawberry Point has the most homes with fiber (97.6%) and Edgewood the fewest (90.0%); Thorpe has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe (this page) | 282 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 66/100 |
| Manchester | 7,255 | 95.3% | 1,556 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Strawberry Point | 1,810 | 97.6% | 1,623 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 25/100 |
| Edgewood | 1,347 | 90.0% | 1,605 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 47/100 |
| Earlville | 1,155 | 96.9% | 995 Mbps | 6 | B- | 48/100 |
| Masonville | 712 | 75.8% | 931 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Lamont | 643 | 14.3% | 779 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Dundee | 624 | 77.2% | 927 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 50/100 |
| Wood | 487 | 87.1% | 945 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Greeley | 426 | 40.4% | 781 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 63/100 |
| Delaware | 361 | 29.1% | 983 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thorpe?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative 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 Thorpe
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Comelec Internet Services | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| GigFire | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Thorpe Internet Providers
Based on 41 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Thorpe residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 67.4% coverage in Thorpe.
At a national level, based on 1377 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 Thorpe Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Thorpe, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thorpe Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Thorpe
Based on data reported by Thorpe ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Thorpe. 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thorpe Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thorpe?
Of the providers in Thorpe, customers rate Comelec Internet Services the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Thorpe 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.
Comelec Internet Services is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Thorpe, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thorpe
| ISP / Tech Type | Thorpe Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 Thorpe?
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 Thorpe is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Thorpe is Comelec Internet Services.
- Viasat, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Thorpe, 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.