Best Internet Providers in Thomaston, NY
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thomaston, NY
Thomaston has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Thomaston.
Ranks compare Thomaston with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Thomaston, NY at a Glance
Thomaston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Fiber
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Optimum
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Thomaston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Thomaston, NY?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Thomaston based on 254 New York customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Thomaston?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Thomaston Compares to Places Its Size
Thomaston's report card score is in the top 8% and its connectivity index is in the top 2%.
| Measure | Thomaston | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Nassau County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 99.4% | 86.4% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 8,000 Mbps | top 1% | 7,817 Mbps | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | bottom 46% | 5.2 | 5.2 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 25% | top 6% | 16% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 5% | 95% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 93% | top 1% | 84% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 95% | top 2% | 88% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $176,823 | top 3% | $156,303 | $100,975 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Thomaston, against 99.4% across Nassau County and 86.4% across New York. Households in Thomaston are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 25% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $176,823 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Thomaston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Thomaston?
EarthLink Fiber in Thomaston, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Thomaston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Thomaston, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Thomaston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Optimum Fiber in Thomaston, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(55)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Optimum offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Thomaston homes. Across the city, Optimum Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Thomaston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thomaston, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Thomaston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 94 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thomaston, NY
Availability:
32.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
141 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.0% of Thomaston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 141 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Thomaston?
Optimum Cable in Thomaston, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Thomaston homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thomaston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Thomaston, NY.
Internet in Thomaston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Thomaston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Thomaston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Thomaston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Thomaston that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Plandome has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lake Success the fewest (99.7%); Thomaston has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston (this page) | 2,759 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.3 | A- | 92/100 |
| Great Neck | 19,080 | 100.0% | 7,867 Mbps | 5.4 | A- | 82/100 |
| Manhasset | 8,035 | 99.8% | 7,760 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 84/100 |
| Great Neck Plaza | 7,482 | 100.0% | 7,245 Mbps | 5.5 | A- | 70/100 |
| Great Neck Estates | 2,990 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 86/100 |
| Lake Success | 2,586 | 99.7% | 7,825 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Plandome | 1,462 | 100.0% | 7,981 Mbps | 4.9 | B+ | 92/100 |
| Kensington | 1,226 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Plandome Heights | 1,009 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.3 | A- | 94/100 |
| Russell Gardens | 978 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 93/100 |
| Glen Oaks | 242 | 95.5% | 2,241 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 90/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thomaston?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Optimum should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Thomaston
| Optimum | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Thomaston Internet Providers
Based on 254 reviews from New York internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Thomaston residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Optimum wins for second-place in New York, with 2.99 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Thomaston.
At a national level, based on 1452 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Thomaston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Thomaston, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thomaston Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Thomaston
Based on data reported by Thomaston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Optimum. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Thomaston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thomaston Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thomaston?
Of the providers in Thomaston, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Thomaston where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across New York or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
EarthLink is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Optimum is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.61 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Thomaston, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thomaston
| ISP / Tech Type | Thomaston Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New York
Customer Reviews
A Great Neck Estates, NY Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 02, 2026 A Great Neck Estates, NY Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
January 18, 2023 ISPReports User
Verizon Fiber
November 13, 2026 do not buy they implemented a new interface that is user hostlie cannot forward through comercials tivo quit working avoid, avoid, avoid
ISPReports User
Fidium
October 31, 2026 Impossible to reach and very difficult to get help - never in real time.
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Optimum Cable
September 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Thomaston?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Thomaston is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Optimum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Thomaston is EarthLink.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Optimum, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Thomaston, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.