Best Internet Providers in Thornton, PA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thornton, PA
Thornton has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Thornton, PA at a Glance
Thornton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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Verizon
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AT&T
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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, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Thornton based on 381 Pennsylvania 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 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 top 14% and its connectivity index is in the top 1%.
| Measure | Thornton | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.5% | top 12% | 95.1% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,944 Mbps | top 36% | 2,170 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | top 30% | 6.6 | 6.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 8% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | top 13% | 18% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 97% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 99% | top 1% | 94% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 95% | top 1% | 81% | 76% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | top 6% | 83% | 79% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $186,760 | top 2% | $108,480 | $89,224 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 17% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.5% of homes in Thornton, against 95.1% across Delaware County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Thornton are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $186,760 (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?
EarthLink Fiber in Thornton, PA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,360 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 99.5% of Thornton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,360 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,289 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Thornton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Thornton, PA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,360 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 99.5% of Thornton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,360 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,289 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Thornton from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Thornton?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Thornton, PA
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Thornton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Thornton, PA
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Thornton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thornton, PA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% 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 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 Thornton, PA
Availability:
47.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
164 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.1% of Thornton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 164 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Thornton?
XFINITY Cable in Thornton, PA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,840 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Thornton homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,840 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 207 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thornton?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Thornton, PA.
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 |
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ZIP codes in Thornton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19373 | 4,148 | 98.2% | 2,007 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 96/100 |
How Thornton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Thornton that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Lima has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Glen Mills the fewest (87.3%); Thornton has 99.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton (this page) | 4,393 | 99.5% | 1,944 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 95/100 |
| West Chester | 103,830 | 95.4% | 2,137 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 81/100 |
| Aston | 21,487 | 95.3% | 2,031 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Glen Mills | 17,916 | 87.3% | 1,997 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 86/100 |
| Garnet Valley | 11,109 | 100.0% | 2,001 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Chadds Ford | 10,510 | 93.0% | 1,795 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 90/100 |
| Chester Heights | 2,897 | 99.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Lima | 1,550 | 100.0% | 2,289 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 55/100 |
| Westtown | 1,077 | 99.5% | 2,300 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 92/100 |
| Cheyney | 229 | 96.1% | 2,288 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 86/100 |
| Pocopson | 170 | 100.0% | 2,177 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 91/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thornton?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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
| Verizon | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Thornton Internet Providers
Based on 381 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Thornton residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.09 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 3.78 out of 5 stars and 97.6% coverage in Thornton.
At a national level, based on 4603 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, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thornton Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | 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 XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Thornton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,840 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thornton Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thornton?
Of the providers in Thornton, customers rate AT&T 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 Pennsylvania or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 4.09 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Thornton, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thornton
| ISP / Tech Type | Thornton Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Frontier Fiber
November 11, 2026 Buffs most of the time chat with stupid Ai bot worthless you can’t win cable service electric won’t update the modem because I didn’t buy it from them manufacturer say they have to, but the pricks won’t. So will see when frontier wants payment next month. Give them not full payment but weekly till the assholes fix it
Rick S
FastBridge Fiber
October 29, 2026 Outstanding service and support.
ISPReports User
Blue Ridge Communications
October 06, 2026 My service is generally good, but when it's not working, it's terrible!
Shaun B.
GFiber
October 04, 2026 The guy who installed it was LAZY! Provided no direction, refused to assist with name and password and placed the equipment in really bad location.
Samuel Joliat
Dojo Networks
September 18, 2026 Dojo network sucks, but Ari Trussell the worker is goated helped a lot. Super nice, and professional.
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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 AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Thornton is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Thornton, available to 99.9% 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.