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Windstream 
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$19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
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Windstream
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$75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 12% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Cable | 98% |
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Alpha Enterprises
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- | - | DSL | 2.060% |
| 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.82%
2 providers - 95.89%
3 providers - 2.06%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 87901 ZIP code 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 87901 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 17% of those living in the 87901 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 87901 area, and 95.89% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 87901, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 87901 ZIP code are Windstream and HughesNet bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Windstream is available to nearly all in the 87901 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Windstream, which covers 12% of the area. Truth or Consequences’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 87901 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 Windstream offers broadband to nearly all households in the 87901 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Truth or Consequences, $51.66.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Truth or Consequences, $0.35.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 87901 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Truth or Consequences's providers, 77 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.
Fiber-optic from Windstream offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 87901 ZIP code, covering 12% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Windstream is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 87901 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Windstream start at $75/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Truth or Consequences, $51.66.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.38 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Truth or Consequences, $0.35.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 87901 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Truth or Consequences's providers, 77 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 87901 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 87901 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 Truth or Consequences, $51.66.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Truth or Consequences, $0.35.
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 87901 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Truth or Consequences's providers, 77 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 87901 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in 87901. The next fastest internet provider in the 87901 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 12% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 87901 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Truth or Consequences, $51.66.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 87901 ZIP code, covering 12% of the city.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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