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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 75% |
ENMR 
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$40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.920% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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DesertGate Internet
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$30.00 | - | Wireless | 84% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.19%
2 providers - 8.92%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 70%, broadband coverage in the 87701 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of New Mexico - 84%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 87701 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 54% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 20% of those living in the 87701 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 87701 area, and 8.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 87701, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 20 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 25 Mbps | 7 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Las Vegas.
The largest internet providers serving the 87701 ZIP code are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 87701 ZIP code, covering 75% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Las Vegas’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 87701 ZIP code.
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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 CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 87701 ZIP code, covering 75% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Las Vegas, $51.00.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Las Vegas, $3.64.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 87701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 75% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Las Vegas's providers, 283 Mbps.
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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 87701 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 87701 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 Las Vegas, $51.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Las Vegas, $3.64.
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 87701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Las Vegas's providers, 283 Mbps.
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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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 87701 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 87701 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 Las Vegas, $51.00.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Las Vegas, $3.64.
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 87701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Las Vegas's providers, 283 Mbps.
ENMR is the fastest internet provider in the 87701 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 8.920% of households in 87701. The next fastest internet provider in the 87701 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 75% of the area.
DesertGate Internet offers the cheapest internet in the 87701 ZIP with service starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Las Vegas, $51.00.
ENMR is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 87701 ZIP code, covering 8.920% of the city.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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