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Internet Providers in
Penasco, NM

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Home Internet in Penasco, NM
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Hughesnet
    • Choice Broadband
    • Kit Carson Internet
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Choice Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.4%
  • 4. Kit Carson Internet
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 69.9%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%

Best Internet Providers in Penasco, NM

In Penasco, New Mexico, Viasat Internet ranks first among providers. Using satellite technology, Viasat achieves 100% coverage, offering every resident internet access. However, it caps download speeds at 12 Mbps, which might not suit high-demand activities like streaming or gaming. The service begins at $69.99 per month, which could be seen as steep given the speed.

Hughesnet comes in second place, also employing satellite technology for full coverage in Penasco. It provides a higher maximum download speed of 100 Mbps and starts at a lower $49.99 per month, making it a better value regarding speed and cost. Starlink, another satellite provider, nearly matches its competitors with 99.9% coverage. It delivers the fastest speeds in Penasco, with up to 220 Mbps, but at a starting price of $120 per month, reflecting its premium service.

In Penasco, satellite remains the prevalent connection type. Fixed wireless covers a significant 73%, and cable connections are available to 34% of the community.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Viasat
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • Choice Broadband
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kit Carson Internet
69.93%

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Provider Connection Types in Penasco, NM

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Penasco, NM
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
34.300000000000004%

Internet Providers in Penasco, NM

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Choice Broadband $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Kit Carson Internet $49.9/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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