In Thornton there are 7 residential internet providers covering 90.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 213 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.
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7 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
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Internet service is available in 90.00% of Thornton. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is St. John Cable Company. Now you can call companies in Thornton with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Thornton?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Thornton.
Internet Speed Key
The average Thornton home can get up to 213 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 17.50% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.00% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Thornton.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Thornton, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Thornton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thornton you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.50% of Thornton homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 10.00%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 62.50%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 10.00% of Thornton homes.
Internet Market Health in Thornton
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Thornton internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Thornton based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Thornton internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Thornton homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Thornton internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Thornton badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
Ziply DSL in Thornton, WA
Ziply DSL coverage
About 54.00%, or 108 people, have Ziply DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, south, northeast, and north Thornton area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Thornton.
Ziply DSL download speeds
Ziply is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thornton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ziply DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from Ziply goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Thornton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ziply DSL upload speeds
In Thornton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ziply DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Ziply is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thornton DSL providers. Ziply offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thornton is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
St. John Cable Company Fiber in Thornton, WA
St. John Cable Company fiber coverage
About 17.50%, or 35 people, have St. John Cable Company fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, and northwest Thornton area. St. John Cable Company is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Thornton.
St. John Cable Company fiber download speeds
St. John Cable Company is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thornton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, St. John Cable Company fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from St. John Cable Company 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
St. John Cable Company fiber upload speeds
In Thornton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for St. John Cable Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, St. John Cable Company is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thornton fiber providers. St. John Cable Company 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thornton, WA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 61.00%, or 122 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, north, northeast, south, southeast, and southwest 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 a majority 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 one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Thornton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% 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 the slowest compared to other Thornton fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thornton is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
First Step Internet Fixed Wireless in Thornton, WA
First Step Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 43.00%, or 86 people, have First Step Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, northeast, and north Thornton area. First Step Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Thornton.
First Step Internet fixed wireless download speeds
First Step Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thornton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, First Step Internet fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from First Step Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Thornton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
First Step Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thornton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for First Step Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, First Step Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Thornton fixed wireless providers. First Step Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thornton is up to 4.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
WOW Wired or Wireless Fixed Wireless in Thornton, WA
WOW fixed wireless coverage
About 3.50%, or 7 people, have WOW fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Thornton area. WOW is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Thornton.
WOW Wired or Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
WOW is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thornton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, WOW fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from WOW goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Thornton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
WOW Wired or Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Thornton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WOW fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, WOW is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thornton fixed wireless providers. WOW offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thornton is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Thornton Internet 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 internet in Thornton compare to the rest of Washington?
Internet speeds in Thornton are much slower versus the average speeds in Washington: 2,720 Mbps in Washington versus 213 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Washington is 98.85% versus 90.00% in Thornton.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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
- Steptoe, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oakesdale, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rosalia, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Malden, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. John, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belmont, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Diamond, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garfield, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colfax, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Farmington, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Eden, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Elbridge, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Egypt, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Edwin, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds