Best Internet Providers in Thorndale, TX
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thorndale, TX
Thorndale has 11 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 Thorndale.
Ranks compare Thorndale with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Thorndale, TX at a Glance
Thorndale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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 Thorndale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Thorndale, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Thorndale based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Thorndale, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.51% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Thorndale?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Thorndale
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- BEC - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Western Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- SOS Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- BEC - fixed wireless coverage map
How Thorndale Compares to Places Its Size
Thorndale's report card score is in the top 23% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 20%.
| Measure | Thorndale | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Milam County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 79.6% | top 47% | 57.7% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,863 Mbps | top 12% | 2,043 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | top 33% | 7.4 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 12% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 93% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 84% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 53% | bottom 22% | 44% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 27% | 69% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $68,893 | bottom 41% | $72,889 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 6% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 79.6% of homes in Thorndale, against 57.7% across Milam County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Thorndale are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,893 (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 Thorndale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Thorndale?
Frontier Fiber in Thorndale, TX
Availability:
61.6%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 61.6% of Thorndale homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
BEC Fiber in Thorndale, TX
Availability:
18.1%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Bandera Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 18.1% of Thorndale homes. Across the city, BEC Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Thorndale, TX
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.6% of Thorndale homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Thorndale?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Thorndale, TX
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
879 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Thorndale homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 879 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 868 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thorndale, TX
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Thorndale homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thorndale, TX
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
268 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.7% of Thorndale homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 268 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
SOS Communications Fixed Wireless in Thorndale, TX
Availability:
66.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
SOS Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.5% of Thorndale homes. Across the city, SOS Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Thorndale, TX
Availability:
46.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.1% of Thorndale homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Western Broadband Fixed Wireless in Thorndale, TX
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
188 Mbps
Western Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.4% of Thorndale homes. Across the city, Western Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 188 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Thorndale, TX
Availability:
28.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.2% of Thorndale homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Thorndale, TX
Availability:
28.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.2% of Thorndale homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
BEC Fixed Wireless in Thorndale, TX
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bandera Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of Thorndale homes. Across the city, BEC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Thorndale?
Spectrum Cable in Thorndale, TX
Availability:
61.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 61.6% of Thorndale homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thorndale?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Thorndale, TX.
Internet in Thorndale by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Thorndale has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Thorndale
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Thorndale
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76577 | 3,224 | 65.4% | 3,673 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 32/100 |
How Thorndale Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Thorndale that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Rockdale has the most homes with fiber (74.3%) and Thrall the fewest (37.6%); Thorndale has 79.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndale (this page) | 2,138 | 79.6% | 4,863 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 32/100 |
| Rockdale | 8,059 | 74.3% | 3,166 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Thrall | 2,194 | 37.6% | 3,146 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Noack | 386 | 0.0% | 305 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Davilla | 353 | 13.9% | 1,081 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 24/100 |
| Sharp | 307 | 69.7% | 1,598 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 26/100 |
| San Gabriel | 279 | 64.9% | 1,623 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Waterloo | 233 | 0.0% | 275 Mbps | 6.5 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Sandoval | 224 | 0.0% | 269 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 30/100 |
| Laneport | 206 | 33.0% | 874 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 32/100 |
| Hoxie | 189 | 0.0% | 200 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thorndale?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Thorndale
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Bandera Electric Cooperative | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Western Broadband | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| SOS Communications | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Thorndale Internet Providers
Based on 492 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Thorndale residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 82.7% coverage in Thorndale.
At a national level, based on 4391 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 Thorndale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Thorndale, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thorndale Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Thorndale
Based on data reported by Thorndale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Thorndale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thorndale Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thorndale?
Of the providers in Thorndale, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Thorndale where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Thorndale, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thorndale
| ISP / Tech Type | Thorndale Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| BEC | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| SOS Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (32) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (199) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Western Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Thorndale?
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 Thorndale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Thorndale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Thorndale, available to 95.8% 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.