Best Internet Providers in Thornton, AR
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thornton, AR
Thornton has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, 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 Thornton.
Ranks compare Thornton with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Thornton, AR at a Glance
Thornton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Thornton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Thornton, AR?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Thornton based on Arkansas 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 Thornton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 94.86% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Thornton?
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 Thornton Compares to Places Its Size
Thornton's report card score is in the bottom 43% and its connectivity index is in the top 42%.
| Measure | Thornton | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Calhoun County | Arkansas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 68.0% | bottom 48% | 86.6% | 74.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,201 Mbps | top 32% | 977 Mbps | 2,675 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.2 | bottom 34% | 2.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 3% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 94% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 84% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 58% | 67% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 57% | bottom 15% | 59% | 71% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $80,093 | top 32% | $68,769 | $67,831 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 10% | 16% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 68.0% of homes in Thornton, against 86.6% across Calhoun County and 74.6% across Arkansas. Households in Thornton are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,093 (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 Thornton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Thornton?
Windstream Fiber in Thornton, AR
Availability:
46.9%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 46.9% of Thornton homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
ARIS Fiber in Thornton, AR
Availability:
23.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ARIS offers Fiber service to 23.0% of Thornton homes. Across the city, ARIS Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Thornton?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thornton, AR
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Thornton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thornton, AR
Availability:
67.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
229 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.3% of Thornton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 229 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Thornton, AR
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.0% of Thornton 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 Thornton, AR
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.0% of Thornton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Thornton?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Thornton, AR.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thornton?
Windstream DSL in Thornton, AR
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
105 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 67.9% of Thornton homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 105 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 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Thornton from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Thornton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Thornton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Thornton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Thornton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71766 | 628 | 70.1% | 1,249 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 51/100 |
How Thornton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Thornton that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Fordyce has the most homes with fiber (94.0%) and Bearden the fewest (91.9%); Thornton has 68.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton (this page) | 700 | 68.0% | 1,201 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 44/100 |
| Fordyce | 4,376 | 94.0% | 1,896 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 20/100 |
| Bearden | 1,845 | 91.9% | 934 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 34/100 |
| Kingsland | 781 | 92.7% | 1,882 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 44/100 |
| New Edinburg | 602 | 0.0% | 68 Mbps | 1.4 | F | 24/100 |
| Woodberry | 382 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 42/100 |
| Holly Springs | 323 | 84.8% | 891 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 22/100 |
| Tinsman | 260 | 86.5% | 1,031 Mbps | 1.5 | C- | 21/100 |
| Ramsey | 232 | 40.5% | 1,174 Mbps | 2.1 | D+ | 23/100 |
| Ivan | 122 | 62.3% | 1,798 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 13/100 |
| Eagle Mills | 116 | 90.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thornton?
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, Windstream 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 Thornton
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| ARIS | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Thornton Internet Providers
Based on 31 reviews from Arkansas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Thornton residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Arkansas, with 3.80 out of 5 stars and 67.3% coverage in Thornton.
At a national level, based on 2323 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 Thornton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Thornton, Arkansas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thornton Overall | Arkansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| ARIS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Thornton
Based on data reported by Thornton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Thornton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,266 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 | Thornton Speed | Arkansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| ARIS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thornton?
Of the providers in Thornton, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Thornton where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Arkansas 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 4.20 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Thornton, Arkansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thornton
| ISP / Tech Type | Thornton Affordability | Arkansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (19) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (2) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| ARIS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Arkansas
Customer Reviews
Kenneth W.
Petit Jean Fiber
November 11, 2026 Usually pretty good. Today the speed test looked like mol-asses. download not too bad at 93 out of a hundred mbs, upload was a pitiful 23. ...
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 27, 2026 I have wanted fiber internet connection since it became available. I’m very happy with Dobson. Great internet and great personal technical support.
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 12, 2026 Sara Bordbar
Dobson Fiber
October 10, 2026 Excellent costumer service. Great price.
ISPReports User
Dobson Fiber
October 07, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Thornton?
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 Thornton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Thornton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Thornton, available to 94.9% 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.