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Internet Providers in Thompson, Iowa

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Home Internet in Thompson, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 10.4%
  • Midco
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.4%
  • Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 99.1%
  • GigFire
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.6%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 10.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Thompson, IA

Viasat and HughesNet top the list of internet providers in Thompson, Iowa. Viasat offers 100% city coverage with a satellite connection, delivering up to 150 Mbps. However, its plans start at $99.99 per month, making it a pricier option. Residents who need consistent, high-speed internet might find Viasat worth the investment.

HughesNet also covers all of Thompson with its satellite connection but offers a lower maximum download speed of 100 Mbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, it presents a more budget-friendly option. Although its speed is less than Viasat's, HughesNet's affordability appeals to cost-conscious residents. With comprehensive satellite coverage, both providers address the needs of areas without cable or fiber connectivity in Thompson.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • XNET WiFi
  • UScellular
10.36%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Midco
  • GigFire
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association
99.09%

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Provider Connection Types in Thompson, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Thompson, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.8699999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
98.61%

List of Internet Providers in Thompson, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association Fiber 1 Gbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless 150 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Thompson, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Midco $39/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
GigFire $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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