Compare Ruidoso internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Ruidoso – 71 Mbps
NM – 89 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Ruidoso – 13 Mbps
NM – 31 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ruidoso.
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Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.271% |
BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.530% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Southwestern Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 8.328% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.57%
2 providers - 91.29%
3 providers - 0.00%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Ruidoso residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 20% of those living in Ruidoso.
There are five internet providers serving the Ruidoso area, and 91.29% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ruidoso's five internet providers, prices start at $64.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Windstream | 40 Mbps | 23 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ruidoso.
The largest internet providers in Ruidoso are HughesNet and Viasat bringing satellite options to Ruidoso.
Satellite internet from HughesNet is available to nearly all Ruidoso residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from Viasat, which covers 100% of the area.
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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 Ruidoso covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ruidoso 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ruidoso, $67.49.
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 Ruidoso, $3.55.
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 Ruidoso. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Ruidoso's providers, 15 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 Ruidoso covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ruidoso 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ruidoso, $67.49.
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 Ruidoso, $3.55.
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 Ruidoso. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ruidoso's providers, 15 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Ruidoso with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in Ruidoso. The next fastest internet provider in Ruidoso is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 0.271% of the area.
HughesNet offers the cheapest internet in Ruidoso with plans starting at $64.99/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ruidoso, $67.49.
BendBroadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Ruidoso, covering 1.530% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in Ruidoso and is available to 0.271% of households.
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.
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.
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.