In Thompson there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 45.02% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,147 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Thompson, ND.
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Thompson, ND Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Thompson
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Thompson are not shown.
Thompson Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Thompson is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 45.02% of Thompson. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Polar Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Thompson above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Thompson?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Thompson.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Thompson home can get up to 1,147 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 1.66% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 43.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Thompson.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Thompson, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Thompson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thompson you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.88% of Thompson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 65.98% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.14% of Thompson homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Thompson, along with details on where in Thompson and at what speeds.
Polar Communications Fiber in Thompson, ND
Polar Communications fiber coverage
About 28.06%, or 541 people, have Polar Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thompson area. Polar Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thompson.
Polar Communications fiber download speeds
Polar Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thompson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Polar Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thompson. The fastest plan anyone in Thompson can order from Polar Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thompson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Polar Communications fiber upload speeds
In Thompson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Polar Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Polar Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Thompson fiber providers. Polar Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thompson is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Halstad Telephone Company Fiber in Thompson, ND
Halstad Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 16.96%, or 327 people, have Halstad Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and east Thompson area. Halstad Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thompson.
Halstad Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Halstad Telephone Company is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thompson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Halstad Telephone Company fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thompson. The fastest plan anyone in Thompson can order from Halstad Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thompson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Halstad Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Thompson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Halstad Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Halstad Telephone Company is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Thompson fiber providers. Halstad Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thompson is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Thompson, ND
Midco fiber coverage
About 1.66%, or 32 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Thompson area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thompson.
Midco fiber download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thompson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thompson. The fastest plan anyone in Thompson can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Thompson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Midco fiber upload speeds
In Thompson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thompson fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thompson is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Thompson Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Thompson or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Thompson compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Fiber internet speeds in Thompson are much faster versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,147 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in North Dakota is 0.00% versus 45.02% in Thompson.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Thompson are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Reynolds, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Forks, ND: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Grand Forks, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Buxton, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Emerado, ND: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fisher, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Climax, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Forks Afb, ND: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Eldred, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Collings Lakes, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sturgeon Lake, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dale, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Croom, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Kinderhook, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Conway, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Constable, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Nyack, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Colchester, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Castile, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds