In Thornton there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,957 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 Fiber internet providers in Thornton, AL.
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Thornton, AL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Thornton
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 Thornton are not shown.
Thornton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Thornton is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 100.00% of Thornton. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Thornton above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Thornton?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Thornton.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Thornton home can get up to 1,957 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 95.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.26% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Thornton.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Thornton, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Thornton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thornton you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Thornton 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 Thornton homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Thornton, along with details on where in Thornton and at what speeds.
Windstream Fiber in Thornton, AL
Windstream fiber coverage
About 95.74%, or 270 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thornton area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Thornton.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thornton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Thornton customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Thornton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thornton fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thornton is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber in Thornton, AL
Point Broadband fiber coverage
About 16.67%, or 47 people, have Point Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and east Thornton area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thornton.
Point Broadband fiber download speeds
Point Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thornton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Point Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from Point Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thornton customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Point Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Thornton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Point Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Thornton fiber providers. Point Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thornton is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Thornton Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Thornton or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Thornton compare to the rest of Alabama?
Fiber internet speeds in Thornton are much faster versus the average speeds in Alabama: 0.00 Mbps in Alabama versus 1,957 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Alabama is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Thornton.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Thornton are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Walnut Hill, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pinnell, AL: equal fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jamesville, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Camp Hill, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Tallassee, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Notasulga, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Reeltown, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Loachapoka, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tallapoosa City, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Round Mountain, AL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dolph, AR: equal fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Haven, VT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Ellsworth, WI: equal fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Dover, VT: equal fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dunbar, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Driscoll, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas, OK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dot, KY: equal fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Windham, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Doland, SD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds