Best Internet Providers in Thunderbolt, GA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thunderbolt, GA
Thunderbolt has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Thunderbolt.
Ranks compare Thunderbolt with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Thunderbolt, GA at a Glance
Thunderbolt Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
LiveOak
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Fiber
Sparklight
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Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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DSL
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 Thunderbolt ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Thunderbolt, GA?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Thunderbolt based on 233 Georgia 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 Thunderbolt?
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 Thunderbolt
- LiveOak - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Thunderbolt Compares to Places Its Size
Thunderbolt's report card score is in the top 21% and its connectivity index is in the top 17%.
| Measure | Thunderbolt | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Chatham County | Georgia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 77.9% | top 49% | 77.6% | 80.4% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,616 Mbps | top 9% | 4,857 Mbps | 3,618 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | top 28% | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 29% | 12% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 9% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 89% | top 4% | 79% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 7% | 81% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $90,166 | top 28% | $81,285 | $88,744 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 29% | top 1% | 18% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 77.9% of homes in Thunderbolt, against 77.6% across Chatham County and 80.4% across Georgia. Households in Thunderbolt are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $90,166 (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 Thunderbolt
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Thunderbolt?
LiveOak Fiber in Thunderbolt, GA
Availability:
77.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
LiveOak Fiber offers Fiber service to 77.9% of Thunderbolt homes. Across the city, LiveOak Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Thunderbolt, GA
Availability:
29.2%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 29.2% of Thunderbolt homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Thunderbolt?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Thunderbolt, GA
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of Thunderbolt homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Thunderbolt, GA
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of Thunderbolt homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thunderbolt, GA
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
156 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.7% of Thunderbolt homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 156 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thunderbolt, GA
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of Thunderbolt homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Thunderbolt?
XFINITY Cable in Thunderbolt, GA
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,850 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 80.8% of Thunderbolt homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,850 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 210 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thunderbolt?
EarthLink DSL in Thunderbolt, GA
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 5.9% of Thunderbolt homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Thunderbolt, GA
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 5.9% of Thunderbolt homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Thunderbolt by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Thunderbolt
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Thunderbolt
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Thunderbolt Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Thunderbolt that have their own pages are all within 12 miles, 1 of them in South Carolina. Among them, Skidaway Island has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Garden City the fewest (58.4%); Thunderbolt has 77.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt (this page) | 3,144 | 77.9% | 5,616 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 71/100 |
| Savannah | 191,745 | 72.9% | 4,558 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 66/100 |
| Wilmington Island | 15,131 | 98.0% | 7,001 Mbps | 7 | A- | 69/100 |
| Garden City | 11,819 | 58.4% | 4,338 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 56/100 |
| Skidaway Island | 9,312 | 100.0% | 5,008 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 78/100 |
| Whitemarsh Island | 6,983 | 73.7% | 5,681 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 84/100 |
| Tybee Island | 3,430 | 99.9% | 5,186 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 68/100 |
| Limehouse, SC | 1,174 | 97.8% | 2,323 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 47/100 |
| Montgomery | 626 | 100.0% | 6,872 Mbps | 10.7 | A+ | 34/100 |
| Vernonburg | 524 | 100.0% | 6,198 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 65/100 |
| Isle of Hope | 198 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | C- | 87/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thunderbolt?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sparklight 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 Thunderbolt
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| LiveOak Fiber | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Thunderbolt Internet Providers
Based on 233 reviews from Georgia internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Thunderbolt residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.17 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Georgia, with 3.72 out of 5 stars and 80.8% coverage in Thunderbolt.
At a national level, based on 4689 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 Thunderbolt Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Thunderbolt, Georgia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thunderbolt Overall | Georgia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (104) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| LiveOak | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Thunderbolt
Based on data reported by Thunderbolt ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Thunderbolt. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thunderbolt Speed | Georgia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (104) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| LiveOak | (0) | (0) |  (4) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thunderbolt?
Of the providers in Thunderbolt, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Thunderbolt where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Georgia 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 3.39 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Thunderbolt, Georgia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thunderbolt
| ISP / Tech Type | Thunderbolt Affordability | Georgia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (12) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (95) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (7) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (104) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| LiveOak | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Georgia
Customer Reviews
A Savannah, GA Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
October 27, 2024 A Savannah, GA Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 20, 2023 Lately our internet has been going out more frequently. We have to reset the modem at least once a week. This was not a problem when we first installed and subscribed to the service 2.5 years ago. It's even more annoying when I realize we're using the business service for our remote and home-office work.
JAW
Relyant Communications Fiber
October 29, 2026 Internet is reliable and support is great. My kids love the low latency ever since we switched.
Gregory B
Windstream
October 26, 2026 We pay $121.60 /mth for up to 100mbs and get 50mbs sometimes. Ripoff
Amberlin Kinney
Truvista Fiber
October 08, 2026 Terrible service. I called and asked them 3 payments in a row to change my account information so I could get notifications about my bill. they never did it, then my service would be disconnected because I wasn’t getting notified. and in return id get late fees that they wouldn’t drop. If you have other options, LEAVE TRUVISTA ALONE! not worth it.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Thunderbolt?
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 Thunderbolt is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Thunderbolt is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Thunderbolt, available to 80.8% 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.