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In Thornton there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.92% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 237 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Thornton, IL.
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Thornton, IL Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 99.92% of Thornton. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Thornton above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Thornton?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Thornton.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Thornton home can get up to 237 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 69.82% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.43% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Thornton.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Thornton, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Thornton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thornton you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Thornton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.92% 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thornton, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.92%, or 2,387 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thornton 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 Thornton.
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 Thornton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thornton customers is up to 95 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thornton 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 above average compared to other Thornton fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Thornton, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 95.98%, or 2,293 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thornton area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Thornton.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thornton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thornton customers is up to 45 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 26.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 73.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thornton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Thornton fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 26.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 73.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Thornton, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 95.98%, or 2,293 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thornton area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Thornton.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thornton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thornton customers is up to 45 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 26.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 73.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thornton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Thornton fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 7.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 26.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 73.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thornton, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 69.82%, or 1,668 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, central, west, south, and southwest Thornton area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Thornton.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thornton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Thornton customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thornton 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 the fastest compared to other Thornton fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thornton is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Thornton Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Thornton compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Thornton are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 237 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 99.92% in Thornton.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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
- Glenwood, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- South Holland, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- East Hazel Crest, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Phoenix, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Homewood, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lansing, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Harvey, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Dolton, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Calumet City, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hazel Crest, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Moville, IA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hilham, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Kenton, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Westphalia, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Walnut Grove, GA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Village of Four Seasons, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Malaga, WA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Vanderbilt, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Twisp, WA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Advance, MO: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds