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In Thompson there are 3 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 62.89% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 106 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Thompson, IA.
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Thompson, IA Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 62.89% of Thompson. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is GigFire. Call one of the companies with service in Thompson above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Thompson?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Thompson.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Thompson home can get up to 106 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.45% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Thompson.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Thompson, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Thompson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thompson you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Thompson homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 less than 1% of Thompson homes.
Fixed Wireless 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.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Thompson, IA
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 48.71%, or 340 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thompson area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Thompson.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thompson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Thompson. The fastest plan anyone in Thompson can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 99 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thompson customers is up to 130 Mbps.
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- 57.4% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 32.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 99.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thompson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thompson fixed wireless providers. GigFire offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thompson is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 84 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.4% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 38.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Thompson, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 41.83%, or 292 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, west, northwest, northeast, east, southeast, and southwest Thompson area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Thompson.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thompson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thompson. The fastest plan anyone in Thompson can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thompson customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thompson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Thompson fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thompson is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thompson, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 11.60%, or 81 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northeast, east, northwest, southwest, and north Thompson area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thompson.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thompson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thompson. The fastest plan anyone in Thompson can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Thompson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thompson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Thompson fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thompson is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Thompson Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Thompson compare to the rest of Iowa?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Thompson are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 106 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 62.89% in Thompson.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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
- Leland, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
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Cities with Similar Populations
- Butte La Rose, LA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
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- Center Rutland, VT: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Cavendish, VT: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cascilla, MS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Candia Four Corners, NH: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Canaseraga, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cambridge, ME: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Callaghan, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Talache, ID: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds