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Raton, NM internet providers

Provider
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL86%
Baca Valley Telephone $59.95 10 - 25 MbpsFiber-optic11%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%
Baca Valley Telephone $59.95 10 - 25 MbpsWireless100%

*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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Raton internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    940 Mbps

    Provider: CenturyLink

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    6859

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 97.69%

    2 providers - 10.87%

    3 providers - 0%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 0.000%

    DSL - 60%

    Fiber - 11%

    Source: FCC

At 64%, broadband coverage in Raton is slightly lower than the rest of New Mexico - 84%, and much lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Raton area will have access to DSL, which covers 60% of Raton residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 11% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Raton, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are five internet providers serving the Raton area, and 10.87% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Raton's five internet providers, prices start at $49.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Raton

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
CenturyLink 30 Mbps 3 Mbps DSL
Viasat 5 Mbps 1 Mbps Satellite

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Raton.

Compare Raton internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Raton – 32 Mbps

    NM – 89 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Raton – 18 Mbps

    NM – 31 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Raton.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Raton

The largest internet providers in Raton are CenturyLink, Baca Valley Telephone, and HughesNet bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and satellite options to Raton.

DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Raton residents, covering 86% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Baca Valley Telephone, which covers 11% of the area. Raton’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Raton residents.

CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

40 Mbps

Average availability

86%

*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 nearly all households in Raton covering 86% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Raton 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Raton, $58.98.

CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Raton, $4.21.

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 Raton. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Raton's providers, 230 Mbps.

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Baca Valley Telephone fiber-optic internet

Provider

Baca Valley Telephone

Starting price*
$59.95/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

1,000 Mbps

Average availability

11%

*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.

Fiber-optic from Baca Valley Telephone offers broadband to a limited number of households in Raton covering 11% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from Baca Valley Telephone is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Raton than other internet types.

Internet prices for Baca Valley Telephone start at $59.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Raton, $58.98.

Baca Valley Telephone customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $6.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Raton, $4.21.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Baca Valley Telephone offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Raton. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Raton's providers, 230 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Raton covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Raton 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Raton, $58.98.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Raton, $4.21.

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 Raton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Raton's providers, 230 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Raton with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 86% of households in Raton. The next fastest internet provider in Raton is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.

TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP offers the cheapest internet in Raton with plans starting at $49.95/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Raton, $58.98.

Baca Valley Telephone is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Raton, covering 11% of the city.

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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.

Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.

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