In Thatcher there are 4 residential internet providers covering 90.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 46 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.
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4 Internet Service Providers in Thatcher
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 Thatcher are not shown.
Thatcher Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 90.00% of Thatcher. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Last Mile Wireless. Now you can call companies in Thatcher with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Thatcher?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Thatcher.
Internet Speed Key
The average Thatcher home can get up to 46 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 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, 20.00% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Thatcher.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Thatcher, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Thatcher?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thatcher you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Thatcher homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 20.00%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 69.52%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 10.00% of Thatcher homes.
Internet Market Health in Thatcher
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Thatcher internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Thatcher based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Thatcher internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Thatcher homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Thatcher internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Thatcher badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Thatcher, along with details on where in Thatcher and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Thatcher, ID
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 56.19%, or 118 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, north, central, and west Thatcher area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Thatcher.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thatcher. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thatcher. The fastest plan anyone in Thatcher can order from Centurylink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Thatcher customers can get this speed.
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Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Thatcher download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thatcher DSL providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thatcher is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Last Mile Wireless Fixed Wireless in Thatcher, ID
Last Mile Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 69.52%, or 146 people, have Last Mile Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, south, southwest, southeast, and west Thatcher area. Last Mile Wireless is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Thatcher.
Last Mile Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Last Mile Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thatcher. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Last Mile Wireless fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thatcher. The fastest plan anyone in Thatcher can order from Last Mile Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Thatcher customers can get this speed.
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Last Mile Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thatcher download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Last Mile Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Last Mile Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thatcher fixed wireless providers. Last Mile Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thatcher is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Thatcher Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Thatcher or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Thatcher compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Thatcher are much slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 46 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 90.00% in Thatcher.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Thatcher are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Lago, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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