Who is our top ranked provider in Thorndale TX? [Updated]

Thorndale, TX High Speed Internet Service

Thorndale, TX has a total of 4 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 4 internet service options in Thorndale. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Thorndale is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	Unified Communications	wireless	25 Mbps	25 Mbps	99.6%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Thorndale TX Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Thorndale which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Thorndale are compared to Milam County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Texas overall?
Average download speeds in Thorndale of 4.46 Mbps are slower than the Milam County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Texas.

Thorndale Internet Access Facts

Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Milam County residents
DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Thorndale residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Thorndale, TX providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Thorndale is 83.4% slower than the average in Texas and 86.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 6.7% of the Milam County population
The average internet download speed in Thorndale is 4.46 Mbps based upon 2056 measurements taken in the last 12 months

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Thorndale residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Spectrum as the top provider for Thorndale, Texas.

Who has the fastest internet service in Thorndale?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Thorndale.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Thorndale, Texas?

The following zip codes were used: 76577

How do the internet speeds in Thorndale compare to other cities in Texas?

Click through to see how the Thorndale broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bolivar Peninsula, Hooks, Hurst, Llano Grande, Pleak, Shamrock, Westway

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Thorndale, Texas?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Thorndale.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Thorndale, TX residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Thorndale Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.