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Internet Providers in Thornton, California

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Home Internet in Thornton, CA
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • unWired
    • XNET WiFi
    • Cal.net
    • DigitalPath
    • Softcom
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 76.8%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 70.1%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 17%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 97.7%
  • 6. unWired
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.2%
  • 8. Cal.net
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 97.5%
  • DigitalPath
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 83.2%
  • Softcom
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 24.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Thornton, CA

AT&T ranks as the top internet provider in Thornton, California. It uses an Internet Protocol Broadband (IPBB) connection and covers 76.8% of the area. AT&T offers maximum download speeds of 25 Mbps, starting at $60 per month. While the speeds are moderate, the coverage and price make it a solid choice for residents with lower internet usage needs.

Viasat Internet comes in second. With a satellite connection, Viasat covers 100% of Thornton, ensuring full accessibility. It offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps, with plans starting at $99.99 per month, providing high speed at a higher cost. HughesNet ranks third. It also uses a satellite connection, covering 97.7% of the area. HughesNet offers speeds up to 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month, striking a balance between speed and affordability.

In Thornton, satellite providers dominate the market due to their near-total coverage. Both Viasat and HughesNet ensure widespread access, while cable and fiber connections remain absent.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • DigitalPath
83.25%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • unWired
  • XNET WiFi
  • Cal.net
  • Softcom
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Thornton, California

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Thornton, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Thornton, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
48.47%

Internet Providers in Thornton, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
unWired Broadband $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
DigitalPath $62.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Softcom Internet Communications $100/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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