TV and Internet Providers in Thor, IA


In Thor there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.27% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 999 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Thor

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | Fiber

Availability:

88.83%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Goldfield Telephone Co | Fiber

Availability:

6.80%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

6.07%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Rise Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

99.27%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

98.54%

Avg. Speed:

503 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

79.85%

Avg. Speed:

12 Mbps

Northwest Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

70.39%

Avg. Speed:

12 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

65.53%

Avg. Speed:

27 Mbps

WMTel | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

29.37%

Avg. Speed:

60 Mbps

GigFire | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

3.40%

Avg. Speed:

144 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


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Thor Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 99.27% of Thor. 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 Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association. Now you can call companies in Thor with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Thor?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Thor.

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The average Thor home can get up to 999 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.03% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 400 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Thor.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Thor, and slower in the east areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in Thor?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thor you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.63% of Thor homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.64%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Thor homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Thor

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The map shows how competitive the Thor 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 Thor based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.5 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.1 (healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Thor internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Thor homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, 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. Thor internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 7 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, Thor is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Thor, along with details on where in Thor and at what speeds.

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Thor, IA

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber coverage

About 88.83%, or 366 people, have Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thor area. Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Thor.

 

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber download speeds

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thor. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thor. The fastest plan anyone in Thor can order from Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thor customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association customers in Thor. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber upload speeds

In Thor download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Thor fiber providers. Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thor is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association's Thor fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Goldfield Telephone Co Fiber in Thor, IA

Goldfield Telecom fiber coverage

About 6.80%, or 28 people, have Goldfield Telecom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Thor area. Goldfield Telecom is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thor.

 

Goldfield Telephone Co fiber download speeds

Goldfield Telecom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thor. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Goldfield Telecom fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thor. The fastest plan anyone in Thor can order from Goldfield Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thor customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Goldfield Telephone Co customers in Thor. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Goldfield Telephone Co fiber upload speeds

In Thor download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Goldfield Telecom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Goldfield Telecom is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Thor fiber providers. Goldfield Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thor is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Goldfield Telecom's Thor fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Thor, IA

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 6.07%, or 25 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, and southwest Thor area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thor.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thor. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thor. The fastest plan anyone in Thor can order from Centurylink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Thor customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Thor. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Thor download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Thor DSL providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thor is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Centurylink's Thor DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Thor, IA

Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 99.27%, or 409 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thor area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Thor.

 

Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thor. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thor. The fastest plan anyone in Thor can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thor customers is up to 25 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Rise Broadband customers in Thor. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 99.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thor download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Thor fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 Thor is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 5.0 Mbps.

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Rise Broadband's Thor fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 99.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Thor, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 98.54%, or 406 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thor area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Thor.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thor. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Thor. The fastest plan anyone in Thor can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thor customers is up to 503 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Nextlink customers in Thor. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 7.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 81.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 3.7% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 7.1% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thor download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thor fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 4 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 Thor is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 159 Mbps.

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Nextlink's Thor fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 7.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 85.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 7.1% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Thor, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 79.85%, or 329 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thor area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Thor.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thor. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thor. The fastest plan anyone in Thor 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 Thor customers is up to 12 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Thor. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 10.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 89.7% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thor download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Thor 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 Thor 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 1.2 Mbps.

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US Cellular's Thor fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 10.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 89.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Thor, IA

Northwest Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 70.39%, or 290 people, have Northwest Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thor area. Northwest Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Thor.

 

Northwest Communications fixed wireless download speeds

Northwest Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thor. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Northwest Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thor. The fastest plan anyone in Thor can order from Northwest Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thor customers is up to 12 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Northwest Communications customers in Thor. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 15.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 84.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Northwest Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thor download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Northwest Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Northwest Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Thor fixed wireless providers. Northwest Communications 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 Thor is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Northwest Communications customers can get speeds up to 1.7 Mbps.

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Northwest Communications's Thor fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 15.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 84.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thor, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 65.53%, or 270 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thor area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Thor.

 

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 Thor. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thor. The fastest plan anyone in Thor can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thor customers is up to 27 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Thor. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 2.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 97.8% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thor 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 Thor fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Thor is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Thor fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 2.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 97.8% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

WMTel Fixed Wireless in Thor, IA

WMTel fixed wireless coverage

About 29.37%, or 121 people, have WMTel fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southeast, northwest, west, and southwest Thor area. WMTel is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thor.

 

WMTel fixed wireless download speeds

WMTel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thor. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, WMTel fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thor. The fastest plan anyone in Thor can order from WMTel goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thor customers is up to 60 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to WMTel customers in Thor. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 19.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 81.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

WMTel fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thor download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WMTel fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, WMTel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Thor fixed wireless providers. WMTel 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 Thor is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, WMTel customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.

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WMTel's Thor fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 19.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 81.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

GigFire Fixed Wireless in Thor, IA

GigFire fixed wireless coverage

About 3.40%, or 14 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and southwest Thor area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thor.

 

GigFire fixed wireless download speeds

GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thor. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thor. The fastest plan anyone in Thor can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 140 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thor customers is up to 144 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to GigFire customers in Thor. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 42.9% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 57.1% up to 140.0 Mbps

 

GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thor 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 above average compared to other Thor fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 Thor is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 40 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 79 Mbps.

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GigFire's Thor fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 42.9% up to 130.0 Mbps
  • 57.1% up to 40.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Thor Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Thor or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Thor compare to the rest of Iowa?

Internet speeds in Thor are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 999 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 99.27% in Thor.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Thor are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5059199.07%
5051699.27%
50542100.00%
50594100.00%
50545100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
50533100.00%
50529100.00%
5054899.91%
5057799.75%
50582100.00%

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