In Thornton, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 97.4% of Thornton’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 99.26% of Thornton’s 282 residents. 5G reception covers up to 47.06% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Thornton providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Thornton, AL Top Cell Providers
Starter Phones Designed for Child Safety
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $29/mo.
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Built-in Parental Controls | Approved Contacts Only | Parent-Controlled Internet Access
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile below
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States. Learn more about Mint vs. other carriers.
Coverage:
98.41% of Thornton
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 80.32% 3G or 2G: 95.45%
1-833-652-2264
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Thornton
AT&T Wireless covers 98.41% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Thornton) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
80.32% |
70.32% |
2G or 3G |
95.45% |
87.50% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 80.32% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Thornton mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Thornton
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.75% of Thornton homes. 95.45% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in Thornton
Coverage:
99.07% of Thornton
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 0.01% 4G: 75.15% 3G or 2G: 98.39%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Thornton
Verizon Wireless covers 99.07% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Thornton) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
0.01% |
0.01% |
4G |
75.15% |
70.08% |
2G or 3G |
98.39% |
95.07% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.01% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 75.15% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Thornton mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Thornton
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.01% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.70% of Thornton homes. 82.67% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
T-Mobile 5G available in Thornton
Coverage:
74.25% of Thornton
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 47.06% 4G: 20.05% 3G or 2G: 74.02%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Thornton
T-Mobile covers 74.25% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Thornton) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
47.06% |
34.20% |
4G |
20.05% |
14.87% |
2G or 3G |
74.02% |
60.11% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 47.06% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Thornton mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Thornton
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 47.06% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 63.27% of Thornton homes. 74.02% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Thornton homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Thornton land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Thornton Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Thornton, AL. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Thornton ranks #1636 out of 2103 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Alabama.
Best Thornton Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southeastern areas of Thornton where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Thornton, AL: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Thornton. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 47.06% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.07% of Thornton homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Thornton, AL
If the price of a Thornton mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Thornton including pre-paid, no-contract plans that start as low as $15 per line. Many of these providers such as Mint, Boost, and Cricket partner with the three major carriers to provide excellent coverage nationwide. With these discount options, the price of your Thornton wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
Plans include 5G where available.
Coverage:
T-Mobile Network
Data Speeds:
Same as T-Mobile above
Plans start at $15/mo.
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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.
These providers all offer excellent coverage at a lower price compared to more well-known brands. Mint is generally regarded as the most affordable provider for unlimited data, with a high "throttle cap" of 35GB. Depending on where you live, you may prefer the AT&T network coverage offered by Cricket. Boost is a good option for international travelers.
Local Mobile Providers in Thornton, AL
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Thornton, and then partner with larger national companies to provide national service for traveling customers. We display network partners to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee coverage or charges outside of Thornton and the providers’ coverage areas.
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Southern Linc Data Speeds and Coverage in Thornton
Southern Linc covers 93.69% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Thornton) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
93.69% |
89.42% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 93.69% of homes. We rank Southern Linc as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Thornton mobile providers.
Southern Linc Voice Quality in Thornton
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.69% of Thornton homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, Southern Linc service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Thornton than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.
Thornton, AL Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Thornton Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Thornton may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. To see coverage for an individual provider, click the provider's availability maps above.
There are several types of mobile coverage to consider when evaluating a carrier’s geographic reliability. 5G is the fastest mobile data connection in Thornton covering 47.06% of homes in the area while 4G covers 98.97% of the city. Overall, 99.26% of homes (282 people) and 97.4% of the land (30.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Thornton
Thornton 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Thornton cover 47.06% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 34.20% or 10.8 square miles of Thornton are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Thornton comes from T-Mobile with 47.06% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Thornton
Thornton 4G Coverage Key
4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Thornton, 95.47% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 98.97% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Thornton with 98.70% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Thornton for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Thornton houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.07% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Thornton land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 97.05% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 47.06% in Thornton.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 98.70% of Thornton.
- The top estimated average speed in Thornton, estimated at 37.48, Mbps is available through Southern Linc.
Mobile Service Cities Near Thornton
If you live near Thornton but aren’t technically in the city, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.
Enter your zip code here to find more precise mobile numbers on your exact location. Here are our mobile and cell phone guides for several popular locations in and around Thornton:
Cities close to Thornton
- Walnut Hill, AL: worse coverage
- Pinnell, AL: better coverage
- Jamesville, AL: worse coverage
- Camp Hill, AL: better coverage
- East Tallassee, AL: better coverage
- Notasulga, AL: better coverage
- Reeltown, AL: better coverage
- Loachapoka, AL: better coverage
- Tallapoosa City, AL: worse coverage
- Round Mountain, AL: better coverage
Cities with similar populations to Thornton
- Dolph, AR: worse coverage
- East Haven, VT: better coverage
- East Ellsworth, WI: better coverage
- East Dover, VT: worse coverage
- Dunbar, IA: better coverage
- Duan, NC: better coverage
- Driscoll, ND: worse coverage
- Drift, KY: better coverage
- Douglas, OK: better coverage
- Dot, KY: better coverage