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Internet providers in North Hobbs, NM
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North Hobbs, NM internet providers
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| Windstream | $19.99 | 10 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Windstream | $75 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 9.419% |
| TDS Telecom | $35 | 1 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 5 Mbps | Wireless | 90% |
| Leaco Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 32% |
| Southwestern Wireless | $24.95 | 1 - 5 Mbps | Wireless | 19% |
*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?North Hobbs internet service at a glance
At 99%, broadband coverage in North Hobbs 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 North Hobbs area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of North Hobbs residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.420% of those living in North Hobbs.
There are seven internet providers serving the North Hobbs area, and 96.06% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among North Hobbs's seven internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in North Hobbs
The largest internet providers in North Hobbs are Windstream, TDS Telecom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to North Hobbs.
DSL internet from Windstream is available to nearly all North Hobbs residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from TDS Telecom, which covers 97% of the area. North Hobbs’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of North Hobbs residents.
Windstream DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to nearly all households in North Hobbs covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream uses telephone lines in North Hobbs 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 North Hobbs, $38.31.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North Hobbs, $3.48.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in North Hobbs. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all North Hobbs's providers, 90 Mbps.
TDS Telecom cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from TDS Telecom offers broadband to nearly all households in North Hobbs covering 97% of the area.
TDS Telecom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but North Hobbs residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for TDS Telecom start at $35/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in North Hobbs, $38.31.
TDS Telecom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 1 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $35.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North Hobbs, $3.48.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, TDS Telecom offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in North Hobbs. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Hobbs's providers, 90 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in North Hobbs covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of North Hobbs 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in North Hobbs, $38.31.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North Hobbs, $3.48.
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 North Hobbs. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all North Hobbs's providers, 90 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in North Hobbs?
TDS Telecom is the fastest internet provider in North Hobbs with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in North Hobbs. The next fastest internet provider in North Hobbs is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 98% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in North Hobbs?
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in North Hobbs with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in North Hobbs, $38.31.
Is fiber internet available in North Hobbs?
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in North Hobbs, covering 9.419% of the city.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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%.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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