8 Best Internet Providers in Thurber, TX
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| Thurber ISP Report Card | D+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 531 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 8 | |
| Real Thurber Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Thurber has 8 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 Thurber.
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Thurber has 8 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 Thurber.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Thurber, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Thurber ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Thurber, TX?
EarthLink is the best internet provider in Thurber based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Thurber, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, EarthLink is an option for 20.11% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Thurber, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Thurber
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Thurber Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Thurber Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Totelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 224 reviews from Texas internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Thurber residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Cirra Networks wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 38.6% coverage in Thurber.
At a national level, based on 1987 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Cirra Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Thurber?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thurber?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, United Cooperative Services 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 Thurber
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| United Cooperative Services | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Cirra Networks | 50 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Totelcom | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Thurber
| ISP / Tech Type | Thurber Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Totelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Thurber ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through United Cooperative Services. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Thurber. 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 in the city 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thurber?
Texas customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Thurber customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Thurber, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thurber
| ISP / Tech Type | Thurber Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Cirra Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Totelcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Cooperative Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Thurber Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Thurber below, including the metrics used and how Thurber compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Thurber that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 39.67% | 78.37% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 531 Mbps | 3,946 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Thurber. | 2.9 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 12% | 13% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 95% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 85% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 43% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 44% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Thurber ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Thurber is D+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Thurber is high with a score of 32 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Thurber have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Thurber ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
85% of Thurber households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 43% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 27% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 43% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 44% subscribe to it. A very low number of Thurber residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Thurber?
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
How Much Speed does a Thurber Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Thurber is 2.2, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Thurber's average household income is $87,228 which is higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Thurber also has 7% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Thurber has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Thurber households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Thurber?
United Cooperative Services Fiber in Thurber, TX
United Cooperative Services offers Fiber service to 39.7% of Thurber homes. Across the city, United Cooperative Services Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Thurber?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Thurber, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thurber?
Totelcom DSL in Thurber, TX
Totelcom offers DSL service to 6.0% of Thurber homes. Across the city, Totelcom DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Thurber?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Thurber, TX
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.8% of Thurber homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 204 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 100, with an average of 46 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thurber, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.5% of Thurber homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Cirra Networks Fixed Wireless in Thurber, TX
Cirra Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.6% of Thurber homes. Across the city, Cirra Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 15, with an average of 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Thurber, TX
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.1% of Thurber 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 Thurber, TX
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.1% of Thurber homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thurber, TX
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.8% of Thurber homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Thurber?
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 Thurber is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be United Cooperative Services. 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 Thurber is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Thurber, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Thurber compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Thurber stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Thurber's D+ ISP Report Card and 32 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
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