In Thornton there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 68.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,681 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, AR.
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Thornton, AR 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 68.00% 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 1,681 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 46.29% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 21.71% 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 central parts of Thornton, and slower in the northwest 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, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 68.00% of Thornton homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 3.57%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 27.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.14% 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, AR
Windstream fiber coverage
About 46.86%, or 328 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, north, and west Thornton area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some 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 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thornton customers is up to 1,988 Mbps.
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- 98.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 1,000.0 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 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 Thornton is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,988 Mbps.
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- 98.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ARIS Fiber in Thornton, AR
ARIS fiber coverage
About 23.00%, or 161 people, have ARIS fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, west, north, and northeast Thornton area. ARIS is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thornton.
ARIS fiber download speeds
ARIS is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thornton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ARIS fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from ARIS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Thornton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ARIS fiber upload speeds
In Thornton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ARIS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ARIS is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Thornton fiber providers. ARIS 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.
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- 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 Arkansas?
Fiber internet speeds in Thornton are much faster versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 0.00 Mbps in Arkansas versus 1,681 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Arkansas is 0.00% versus 68.00% 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
- Fordyce, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ramsey, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bearden, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tinsman, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Holly Springs, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kingsland, AR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Eagle Mills, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Saline, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Harmony Grove, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Camden, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Temple Hill, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Benton Ridge, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bethesda, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bigelow, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Blackey, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bloomingdale, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boggstown, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bristow, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Broadus, MT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Buckhorn Crossroads, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds