In Thornton there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 39.97% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 658 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.
Fiber Internet Service Provider in Thornton
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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Thornton is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 39.97% of Thornton. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Thornton above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Thornton?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Thornton.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Thornton home can get up to 658 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 26.24% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.10% of homes can only purchase plans up to 7.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Thornton.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Thornton, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Thornton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Thornton you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Thornton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.24% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 53.63%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Thornton homes.
Fiber 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.
Centurylink Fiber in Thornton, CO
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 39.97%, or 42,435 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Thornton area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Thornton.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Thornton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the fastest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Thornton. The fastest plan anyone in Thornton can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 7.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Thornton customers is up to 658 Mbps.
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- 65.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Thornton download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Thornton fiber providers. Centurylink offers 8 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Thornton is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.90 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 612 Mbps.
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- 64.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 0.9 Mbps
Thornton Fiber 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 fiber internet in Thornton compare to the rest of Colorado?
Fiber internet speeds in Thornton are slower versus the average speeds in Colorado: 982 Mbps in Colorado versus 658 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Colorado is 88.03% versus 39.97% in Thornton.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber internet 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
- Northglenn, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Welby, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Federal Heights, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Henderson, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Derby, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sherrelwood, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Westminster, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Broomfield, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Commerce City, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain View, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Fargo, ND: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boulder, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Spring, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Norman, OK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Saginaw, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Independence, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- College Station, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arvada, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Newark, DE: more fiber coverage, faster speeds