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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
Alpha Enterprises 
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- | - | DSL | 16% |
| 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 - 98.59%
2 providers - 16.17%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 37%, broadband coverage in the 87801 ZIP code is much 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 87801 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 37% of households. No cable or fiber-optic providers are currently available in Socorro, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 87801 area, and 16.17% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 87801, prices start at $50 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 87801 ZIP code are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all in the 87801 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Socorro’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 87801 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 87801 ZIP code, covering 97% 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Socorro, $61.66.
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 Socorro, $3.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 87801 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Socorro's providers, 23 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 87801 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 87801 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Socorro, $61.66.
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 Socorro, $3.85.
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 87801 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Socorro's providers, 23 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 87801 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 87801 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Socorro, $61.66.
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 Socorro, $3.85.
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 87801 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Socorro's providers, 23 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in the 87801 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in 87801. The next fastest internet provider in the 87801 ZIP code is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
CenturyLink offers the cheapest internet in the 87801 ZIP with service starting at $50/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Socorro, $61.66.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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