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Internet Providers in Thornton, California

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Home Internet in Thornton, CA

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 76.8%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 70.1%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 97.7%
  • 5. unWired
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.2%
  • 7. Cal.net
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 97.5%
  • 8. DigitalPath
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 83.2%
  • Softcom
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 24.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 17%

Best Internet Providers in Thornton, CA

AT&T ranks as the top internet provider in Thornton, California. It uses an Internet Protocol Broadband (IPBB) connection and covers 76.8% of the area. AT&T offers maximum download speeds of 25 Mbps, starting at $60 per month. While the speeds are moderate, the coverage and price make it a solid choice for residents with lower internet usage needs.

Viasat Internet comes in second. With a satellite connection, Viasat covers 100% of Thornton, ensuring full accessibility. It offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps, with plans starting at $99.99 per month, providing high speed at a higher cost. HughesNet ranks third. It also uses a satellite connection, covering 97.7% of the area. HughesNet offers speeds up to 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month, striking a balance between speed and affordability.

In Thornton, satellite providers dominate the market due to their near-total coverage. Both Viasat and HughesNet ensure widespread access, while cable and fiber connections remain absent.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • DigitalPath
83.25%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • unWired
  • XNET WiFi
  • Cal.net
  • Softcom
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Thornton, CA

Provider Connection Types in Thornton, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Thornton, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
48.47%

List of Internet Providers in Thornton, CA

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
unWired Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Cal.net Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Softcom Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Thornton, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
unWired Broadband $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
DigitalPath $62.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Softcom Internet Communications $100/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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