| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
Alpha Enterprises  | - | - | DSL | 71% |
| Cyber Mesa Telecom | $34.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 7.678% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | $49.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
*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 - 99.74%
2 providers - 97.75%
3 providers - 71.62%
4+ providers - 6.32%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Silver City 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 Silver City area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Silver City residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 60% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Silver City, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the Silver City area, and 97.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Silver City's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 96 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 21 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 9 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Silver City.
The largest internet providers in Silver City are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Silver City.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Silver City residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 96% of the area. Silver City’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Silver City 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 Silver City covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Silver City 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 Silver City, $49.98.
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 Silver City, $2.78.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Silver City. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Silver City's providers, 37 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 nearly all households in Silver City covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Silver City 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 Silver City, $49.98.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Silver City, $2.78.
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 Silver City. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Silver City's providers, 37 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 Silver City covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Silver City 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 Silver City, $49.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Silver City, $2.78.
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 Silver City. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Silver City's providers, 37 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Silver City with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Silver City. The next fastest internet provider in Silver City is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Silver City with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Silver City, $49.98.
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.
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.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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