*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.54%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Thornwood is comparable to the rest of New York - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Thornwood area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Thornwood residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 86% of those living in Thornwood.
There are four internet providers serving the Thornwood area, and 99.54% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Thornwood's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Optimum | 147 Mbps | 25 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 213 Mbps | 155 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Thornwood.
The largest internet providers in Thornwood are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Thornwood.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Thornwood residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 86% of the area. Thornwood’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Thornwood 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Thornwood covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Thornwood than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Thornwood, $56.24.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Thornwood, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 150 Mbps in Thornwood. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Thornwood's providers, 154 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Thornwood covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Thornwood 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 Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Thornwood, $56.24.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Thornwood, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Thornwood. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Thornwood's providers, 154 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Thornwood covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Thornwood residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Thornwood, $56.24.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Thornwood, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Thornwood. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Thornwood's providers, 154 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Thornwood, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Thornwood, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Thornwood and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Thornwood at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Thornwood at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Thornwood residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Thornwood with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Thornwood. The next fastest internet provider in Thornwood is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Thornwood with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Thornwood, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Thornwood, covering 100% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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