TV and Internet Providers in Thorpe, IA


In Thorpe there are 11 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Thorpe

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | Fiber

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

56.74%

Avg. Speed:

41 Mbps

Mediacom | Cable

Availability:

18.09%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

18 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

91.84%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

87.59%

Avg. Speed:

373 Mbps

Comelec Internet Services | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

87.59%

Avg. Speed:

170 Mbps

Windstream | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

79.43%

Avg. Speed:

77 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

25.89%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

GigFire | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

20.92%

Avg. Speed:

150 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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Thorpe 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 100.00% of Thorpe. 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 Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. Now you can call companies in Thorpe with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Thorpe?

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

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The average Thorpe home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.

What type of internet should I choose in Thorpe?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Thorpe 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 Thorpe homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Thorpe

Thorpe, IA map of internet competition
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The map shows how competitive the Thorpe 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 Thorpe based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.7 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.9 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Thorpe internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Thorpe homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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. Thorpe internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 8 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, Thorpe is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in Thorpe, IA

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber coverage

About 100.00%, or 282 people, have Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thorpe area. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Thorpe.

 

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative customers in Thorpe. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber upload speeds

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

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Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative's Thorpe fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Thorpe, IA

Windstream DSL coverage

About 56.74%, or 160 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, central, north, southeast, and northeast Thorpe area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Thorpe.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thorpe. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Thorpe. The fastest plan anyone in Thorpe can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thorpe customers is up to 41 Mbps.

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

  • 31.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 5.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 62.5% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Thorpe download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thorpe DSL providers. Windstream 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 Thorpe is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.

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Windstream's Thorpe DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 31.9% up to 52.0 Mbps
  • 5.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 62.5% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Mediacom Cable in Thorpe, IA

Mediacom cable coverage

About 18.09%, or 51 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Thorpe area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thorpe.

 

Mediacom cable download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Mediacom cable upload speeds

In Thorpe download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thorpe cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thorpe is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Mediacom's Thorpe cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 100.00%, or 282 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thorpe area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Thorpe.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thorpe. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thorpe. The fastest plan anyone in Thorpe 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 Thorpe customers is up to 18 Mbps.

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

  • 55.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 44.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thorpe 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 Thorpe 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 Thorpe 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 2.1 Mbps.

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

  • 55.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 44.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 91.84%, or 259 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thorpe area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Thorpe.

 

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 Thorpe. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thorpe. The fastest plan anyone in Thorpe can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Thorpe customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thorpe 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 Thorpe 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 Thorpe is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 87.59%, or 247 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thorpe area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Thorpe.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thorpe. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thorpe. The fastest plan anyone in Thorpe 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 Thorpe customers is up to 373 Mbps.

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

  • 30.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 69.6% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thorpe download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thorpe fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Thorpe 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 318 Mbps.

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

  • 30.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 69.6% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, IA

Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless coverage

About 87.59%, or 247 people, have Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thorpe area. Comelec Internet Services is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Thorpe.

 

Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless download speeds

Comelec Internet Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thorpe. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thorpe. The fastest plan anyone in Thorpe can order from Comelec Internet Services goes up to 250 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thorpe customers is up to 170 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Comelec Internet Services customers in Thorpe. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 59.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
  • 40.1% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thorpe download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Comelec Internet Services is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Thorpe fixed wireless providers. Comelec Internet Services 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 Thorpe is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 15 Mbps. On average, Comelec Internet Services customers can get speeds up to 36 Mbps.

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Comelec Internet Services's Thorpe fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 59.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 40.1% up to 15.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, IA

Windstream fixed wireless coverage

About 79.43%, or 224 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thorpe area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Thorpe.

 

Windstream fixed wireless download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thorpe. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Thorpe. The fastest plan anyone in Thorpe can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thorpe customers is up to 77 Mbps.

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

  • 54.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 13.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 17.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 14.7% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thorpe download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Thorpe fixed wireless providers. Windstream 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 Thorpe is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 8.2 Mbps.

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Windstream's Thorpe fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 67.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 17.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 14.7% up to 4.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, IA

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 25.89%, or 73 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Thorpe area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thorpe.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thorpe. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thorpe. The fastest plan anyone in Thorpe can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Thorpe customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thorpe download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Thorpe fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thorpe is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Thorpe fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

GigFire Fixed Wireless in Thorpe, IA

GigFire fixed wireless coverage

About 20.92%, or 59 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, and southwest Thorpe area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thorpe.

 

GigFire fixed wireless download speeds

GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thorpe. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thorpe. The fastest plan anyone in Thorpe can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, and all Thorpe customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps

 

GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds

In Thorpe 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 Thorpe fixed wireless providers. GigFire offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thorpe is up to 130 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 130.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Thorpe Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in Thorpe are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 100.00% in Thorpe.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5205799.98%
52038100.00%
5205099.12%
5204299.89%
52036100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
52076100.00%
50654100.00%
50650100.00%
52041100.00%
52223100.00%

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