In Thorne Bay there are 4 residential internet providers covering 54.69% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 250 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 Thorne Bay
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 Thorne Bay are not shown.
Thorne Bay 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 54.69% of Thorne Bay. 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 Alaska Telephone Company. Now you can call companies in Thorne Bay with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Thorne Bay?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Thorne Bay.
Internet Speed Key
The average Thorne Bay home can get up to 250 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 13.18% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 35.20% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Thorne Bay.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Thorne Bay, and slower in the central areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Thorne Bay?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thorne Bay you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 13.18% of Thorne Bay homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 41.52%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 45.31% of Thorne Bay homes.
Internet Market Health in Thorne Bay
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Thorne Bay 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 Thorne Bay based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Thorne Bay 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, Thorne Bay homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are 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. Thorne Bay internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 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, Thorne Bay badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Thorne Bay, along with details on where in Thorne Bay and at what speeds.
Alaska Communications DSL in Thorne Bay, AK
Alaska Communications DSL coverage
About 43.14%, or 239 people, have Alaska Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, and northwest Thorne Bay area. Alaska Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Thorne Bay.
Alaska Communications DSL download speeds
Alaska Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thorne Bay. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Communications DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thorne Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Thorne Bay can order from Alaska Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Thorne Bay customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alaska Communications DSL upload speeds
In Thorne Bay download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Thorne Bay DSL providers. Alaska Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thorne Bay is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company Fiber in Thorne Bay, AK
Alaska Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 13.18%, or 73 people, have Alaska Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and southwest Thorne Bay area. Alaska Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thorne Bay.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Alaska Telephone Company is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thorne Bay. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alaska Telephone Company fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thorne Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Thorne Bay can order from Alaska Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thorne Bay customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Thorne Bay download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Telephone Company is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thorne Bay fiber providers. Alaska Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thorne Bay is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL in Thorne Bay, AK
Alaska Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 9.75%, or 54 people, have Alaska Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Thorne Bay area. Alaska Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thorne Bay.
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Alaska Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thorne Bay. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alaska Telephone Company DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thorne Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Thorne Bay can order from Alaska Telephone Company goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thorne Bay customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 35.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 64.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
Alaska Power & Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Thorne Bay download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alaska Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Alaska Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thorne Bay DSL providers. Alaska Telephone Company 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 Thorne Bay is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Alaska Telephone Company customers can get speeds up to 5.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 64.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Thorne Bay Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Thorne Bay or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Thorne Bay compare to the rest of Alaska?
Internet speeds in Thorne Bay are slower versus the average speeds in Alaska: 2,059 Mbps in Alaska versus 250 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Alaska is 94.55% versus 54.69% in Thorne Bay.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Thorne Bay 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
- Kasaan, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Mud Bay, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hydaburg, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coffman Cove, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ketchikan, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Saxman, AK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Metlakatla, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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