Compare 88240 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Hobbs – 84 Mbps
NM – 89 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Hobbs – 39 Mbps
NM – 31 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hobbs.
Internet providers in 88240
Internet providers in your area
88240 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.010% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.420% |
| Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative | - | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.360% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
| Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative | - | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 21% |
| Southwestern Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 11% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?88240 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
17473
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.56%
2 providers - 95.85%
3 providers - 0.36%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 88240 ZIP code is slightly higher than the rest of New Mexico - 84%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 88240 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 79% of those living in the 88240 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 88240 area, and 95.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 88240, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Hobbs
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | 133 Mbps | 89 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hobbs.
Top high-speed internet providers in 88240
The largest internet providers serving the 88240 ZIP code are Windstream, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Windstream is available to nearly all in the 88240 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Hobbs’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 88240 ZIP code.
Windstream DSL internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to all households in the 88240 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hobbs, $54.98.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hobbs, $0.47.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 88240 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hobbs's providers, 59 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 88240 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 88240 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Hobbs, $54.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hobbs, $0.47.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 88240 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Hobbs's providers, 59 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 88240 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 88240 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Hobbs, $54.98.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hobbs, $0.47.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 88240 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Hobbs's providers, 59 Mbps.
Internet providers in 88240 frequently asked questions
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 88240 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 88240. The next fastest internet provider in the 88240 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 3.010% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 88240 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hobbs, $54.98.
BendBroadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 88240 ZIP code, covering 4.420% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in 88240 and is available to 3.010% of households.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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