In New Mexico there are 5 residential Cable providers covering 76.13% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 895 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in New Mexico
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in New Mexico are not shown.
New Mexico Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in New Mexico is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 76.13% of New Mexico. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in New Mexico above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in New Mexico?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in New Mexico.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average New Mexico home can get up to 895 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 62.08% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 3.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in New Mexico.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of New Mexico, and slower in the west areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in New Mexico?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in New Mexico you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 13.38% of New Mexico homes.
- Cable is fastest for 32.62% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 9.61%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 43.52%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of New Mexico homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in New Mexico, along with details on where in New Mexico and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in New Mexico
XFINITY cable coverage
About 57.16%, or 1,176,980 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, south, north, northwest, southwest, northeast, east, and west New Mexico area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of New Mexico.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Mexico. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout New Mexico. The fastest plan anyone in New Mexico can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Mexico customers is up to 948 Mbps.
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- 94.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In New Mexico download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other New Mexico cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Mexico is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 33 Mbps.
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- 94.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in New Mexico
Sparklight cable coverage
About 7.02%, or 144,619 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central and southeast New Mexico area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Mexico.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Mexico. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Mexico. The fastest plan anyone in New Mexico can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Mexico customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In New Mexico download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other New Mexico cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Mexico is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
TDS Cable in New Mexico
TDS cable coverage
About 6.87%, or 141,535 people, have TDS cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest New Mexico area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Mexico.
TDS cable download speeds
TDS is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Mexico. Versus other cable providers in the area, TDS cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout New Mexico. The fastest plan anyone in New Mexico can order from TDS goes up to 600 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Mexico customers is up to 571 Mbps.
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- 94.1% up to 600.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
TDS cable upload speeds
In New Mexico download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TDS cable. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other New Mexico cable providers. TDS offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Mexico is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
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- 94.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Suddenlink Cable in New Mexico
Suddenlink cable coverage
About 2.17%, or 44,707 people, have Suddenlink cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east New Mexico area. Suddenlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Mexico.
Suddenlink cable download speeds
Suddenlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Mexico. Versus other cable providers in the area, Suddenlink cable is above average. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout New Mexico. The fastest plan anyone in New Mexico can order from Suddenlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 8.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Mexico customers is up to 748 Mbps.
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- 60.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 34.7% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 8.0 Mbps
Suddenlink cable upload speeds
In New Mexico download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Suddenlink cable. Compared to other ISPs, Suddenlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other New Mexico cable providers. Suddenlink offers 9 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Mexico is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Suddenlink customers can get speeds up to 45 Mbps.
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- 60.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 34.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in New Mexico
Spectrum cable coverage
About 1.66%, or 34,152 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south New Mexico area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Mexico.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Mexico. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Mexico. The fastest plan anyone in New Mexico can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all New Mexico customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In New Mexico download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other New Mexico cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Mexico is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
New Mexico Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to New Mexico or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in New Mexico compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in New Mexico are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 895 Mbps in the state. The nation has less cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 76.13% in New Mexico.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around New Mexico are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Arizona: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Utah: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Texas: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kansas: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nebraska: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- California: more cable coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Nebraska: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Idaho: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Maine: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kansas: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Arkansas: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mississippi: less cable coverage, slower speeds