In New Mexico there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 19.12% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 779 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.

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in New Mexico

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

5.77%

Avg. Speed:

503 Mbps

Plateau | Fiber

Availability:

5.02%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

3.17%

Avg. Speed:

980 Mbps

Tularosa Communications | Fiber

Availability:

1.76%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative | Fiber

Availability:

1.24%

Avg. Speed:

928 Mbps

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in New Mexico is fiber internet available?

New Mexico map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 19.12% of New Mexico. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in New Mexico above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in New Mexico?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in New Mexico.

New Mexico map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average New Mexico home can get up to 779 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 5,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in New Mexico.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of New Mexico, and slower in the northeast areas of the state.

Is fiber 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 fiber 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.

 

Fiber 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.

Centurylink Fiber in New Mexico

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 5.77%, or 118,811 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, south, north, southeast, northwest, and northeast New Mexico area. Centurylink 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.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Mexico. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is below average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout New Mexico. The fastest plan anyone in New Mexico can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 12 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Mexico customers is up to 503 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in New Mexico. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 46.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 37.6% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 11.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 3.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 12.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In New Mexico download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other New Mexico fiber providers. Centurylink 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 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.90 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 449 Mbps.

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Centurylink's New Mexico fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 46.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 4.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 38.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps

 

 

 

Plateau Fiber in New Mexico

Plateau fiber coverage

About 5.02%, or 103,270 people, have Plateau fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east, southeast, central, northeast, north, northwest, and south New Mexico area. Plateau is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Mexico.

 

Plateau fiber download speeds

Plateau is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Mexico. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Plateau fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Mexico. The fastest plan anyone in New Mexico can order from Plateau goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Mexico customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Plateau customers in New Mexico. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Plateau fiber upload speeds

In New Mexico download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Plateau fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Plateau is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other New Mexico fiber providers. Plateau offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Mexico is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Plateau's New Mexico fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in New Mexico

Windstream fiber coverage

About 3.17%, or 65,191 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast, north, and southwest New Mexico area. Windstream 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.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Mexico. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is above average. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout New Mexico. The fastest plan anyone in New Mexico can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Mexico customers is up to 980 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in New Mexico. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 97.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In New Mexico download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other New Mexico fiber providers. Windstream offers 14 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 980 Mbps.

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Windstream's New Mexico fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 97.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 16.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

Tularosa Communications Fiber in New Mexico

Tularosa Communications fiber coverage

About 1.76%, or 36,180 people, have Tularosa Communications fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south, southeast, central, and east New Mexico area. Tularosa Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Mexico.

 

Tularosa Communications fiber download speeds

Tularosa Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Mexico. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Tularosa Communications fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout New Mexico. The fastest plan anyone in New Mexico can order from Tularosa Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all New Mexico customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Tularosa Communications customers in New Mexico. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Tularosa Communications fiber upload speeds

In New Mexico download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Tularosa Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Tularosa Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other New Mexico fiber providers. Tularosa Communications offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in New Mexico is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Tularosa Communications's New Mexico fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber in New Mexico

Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage

About 1.24%, or 25,474 people, have Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast New Mexico area. Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of New Mexico.

 

Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds

Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in New Mexico. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout New Mexico. The fastest plan anyone in New Mexico can order from Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for New Mexico customers is up to 928 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative customers in New Mexico. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 89.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 5.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 4.9% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds

In New Mexico download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other New Mexico fiber providers. Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative offers 3 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 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.

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Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative's New Mexico fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 5.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 89.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 4.9% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

New Mexico Fiber 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 fiber internet in New Mexico compare to the rest of the United States?

Fiber internet speeds in New Mexico are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 779 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 19.12% in New Mexico.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber 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.

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
0.00%
10.60%
3.94%
10.22%
0.00%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
29.19%
0.00%
10.68%
1.85%
0.00%

What does fiber 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 fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Colorado: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Utah: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Oklahoma: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Texas: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Kansas: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Wyoming: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Nebraska: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Nevada: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • California: more fiber coverage, slower speeds

States with Similar Populations

  • Nebraska: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • West Virginia: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • Idaho: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Hawaii: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Maine: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • New Hampshire: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Nevada: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Kansas: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Arkansas: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • Mississippi: more fiber coverage, faster speeds