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Internet Providers in Thornton, Washington

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Home Internet in Thornton, WA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.3%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.3%
  • 5. Cascade
    Speeds Up To
    75 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 46.7%
  • First Step Internet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 33.9%
  • St. John
    Speeds Up To
    250 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 17%
  • Ziply Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 24.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Thornton, WA

In Thornton, Washington, Viasat Internet serves as the primary provider, offering a satellite connection with speeds up to 150 Mbps. This service covers the entire community, starting at $119.99 per month. Viasat's widespread availability and solid speed make it a reliable option, especially where wired connections are scarce.

HughesNet also offers comprehensive coverage in Thornton with its satellite internet. It provides download speeds up to 100 Mbps, making it a slightly slower but cheaper option, with plans starting at $49.99 per month. While satellite services cover 100% of Thornton, other technologies like DSL and cable only cover 36% and 16%, respectively. This reliance on satellite underscores its importance in maintaining broad connectivity for Thornton residents.

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
  • First Step Internet
  • Ziply Fiber
33.94%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • St. John
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Thornton, WA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Thornton, WA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
35.68%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
16.43%

List of Internet Providers in Thornton, WA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Cascade Fixed Wireless 75 Mbps
First Step Internet Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
St. John Fiber 250 Mbps
Ziply Fiber DSL 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Thornton, WA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
First Step Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
St. John Cable $38/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 250 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Ziply Fiber $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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