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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 61% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
NMSURF  | $39.99 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Cibola Wireless | $49.95 | 3 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | $49.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| RoadRunner Wireless | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 7.309% |
*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 - 95.16%
2 providers - 94.91%
3 providers - 3.22%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in North Valley 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 Valley area will have access to cable, which covers 91% of North Valley residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 31% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.480% of those living in North Valley.
There are eight internet providers serving the North Valley area, and 94.91% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among North Valley's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in North Valley are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to North Valley.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all North Valley residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 61% of the area. North Valley’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of North Valley residents.
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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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in North Valley covering 95% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but North Valley residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in North Valley, $49.35.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North Valley, $3.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps in North Valley. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Valley's providers, 186 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in North Valley covering 61% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in North Valley 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 North Valley, $49.35.
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 North Valley, $3.29.
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 North Valley. These download speeds are available to 61% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Valley's providers, 186 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 North Valley covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of North Valley 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 North Valley, $49.35.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North Valley, $3.29.
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 Valley. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all North Valley's providers, 186 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in North Valley with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in North Valley. The next fastest internet provider in North Valley is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 61% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in North Valley with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in North Valley, $49.35.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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