| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.155% |
NewCloudNetworks  | - | - | Wired | 2.539% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| DirectLink | $49.95 | 30 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 81% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 76% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.78%
2 providers - 92.99%
3 providers - 3.49%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Thornton is comparable to the rest of Colorado - 91%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Thornton area will have access to cable, which covers 91% of Thornton residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 12% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.460% of those living in Thornton.
There are seven internet providers serving the Thornton area, and 92.99% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Thornton's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | 142.0 Mbps | 85.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 210.0 Mbps | 15.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Thornton.
The largest internet providers in Thornton are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Thornton.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Thornton residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 94% of the area. Thornton’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Thornton residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Thornton covering 94% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Thornton residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Thornton, $49.15.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Thornton, $1.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Thornton. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Thornton's providers, 366 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Thornton covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Thornton to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Thornton, $49.15.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Thornton, $1.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Thornton. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Thornton's providers, 366 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Thornton covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Thornton where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Thornton, $49.15.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Thornton, $1.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Thornton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Thornton's providers, 366 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Thornton with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Thornton. The next fastest internet provider in Thornton is DirectLink, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 81% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Thornton with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Thornton, $49.15.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Thornton, covering 3.155% of the city.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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