In Thornwell there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 38.60% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 53 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.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Thornwell, LA.
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Thornwell, LA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Thornwell
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 Thornwell are not shown.
Thornwell Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Thornwell is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 38.60% of Thornwell. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Thornwell above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Thornwell?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Thornwell.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Thornwell home can get up to 53 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 11.09% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.28% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Thornwell.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Thornwell, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Thornwell?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thornwell you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Thornwell homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.46%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 97.54%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Thornwell homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Thornwell, along with details on where in Thornwell and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Thornwell, LA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 38.60%, or 188 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, east, west, northeast, and central Thornwell area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Thornwell.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thornwell. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Thornwell. The fastest plan anyone in Thornwell can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thornwell customers is up to 53 Mbps.
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- 28.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 47.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Thornwell download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thornwell DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Thornwell is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.7 Mbps.
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- 52.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 47.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Thornwell DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Thornwell or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Thornwell compare to the rest of Louisiana?
DSL internet speeds in Thornwell are much faster versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 0.00 Mbps in Louisiana versus 53 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Louisiana is 0.00% versus 38.60% in Thornwell.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Thornwell are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet 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
- Lake Arthur, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hayes, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bell City, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mermentau, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Riceville, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gueydan, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Morse, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Holmwood, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Estherwood, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sweet Lake, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Waucoma, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Copalis Beach, WA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Copeland, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Copeland Bridge, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ward, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washta, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Watha, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Watson, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wattsville, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds