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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 87% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 77% |
Alpha Enterprises 
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- | - | DSL | 76% |
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Cyber Mesa Telecom
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$34.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 6.880% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | - | - | 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.24%
2 providers - 91.90%
3 providers - 66.90%
4+ providers - 6.33%
Source: FCC
At 93%, broadband coverage in the 88061 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of New Mexico - 84%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 88061 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 86% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 66% 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 88061 area, and 91.90% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 88061, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 88061 ZIP code are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 88061 ZIP code, covering 87% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 77% of the area. Silver City’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 88061 ZIP code.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 88061 ZIP code, covering 87% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 88061 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, $2.50.
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 88061 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Silver City's providers, 42 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 88061 ZIP code, covering 77% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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, $2.50.
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 88061 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Silver City's providers, 42 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 88061 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 88061 ZIP 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, $2.50.
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 88061 ZIP code. 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, 42 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 88061 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 87% of households in 88061. The next fastest internet provider in the 88061 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 77% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 88061 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Silver City, $49.98.
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.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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.
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%.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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