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Internet Providers in Portales, New Mexico

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Home Internet in Portales, NM

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 64.7%
    Portales speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 89.9%
  • 4. Yucca Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 91%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Portales, NM

Portales, New Mexico, residents seeking internet service should consider Xfinity, if available in their area. Xfinity covers 64.70% of the city with a cable connection, delivering download speeds up to 1.2 Gbps for $30 per month.

For those without access to Xfinity, CenturyLink and HughesNet are viable alternatives. CenturyLink’s DSL coverage reaches 36.20% of Portales, offering speeds up to 10 Mbps at a starting price of $55 per month. HughesNet provides satellite internet with 100% coverage, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps with plans starting at $49.99 per month.

Portales’s overall internet availability features 34% DSL, 85% cable, 65% fiber, 8% fixed wireless, and 100% satellite. Xfinity delivers the fastest speeds, while HughesNet ensures complete coverage, so every resident has internet access options.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • Yucca Telecom
91.05%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Portales, NM

Provider Connection Types in Portales, NM

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Portales, NM
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
34.02%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
65.41%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
84.77%

List of Internet Providers in Portales, NM

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Yucca Telecom Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Portales, NM

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Yucca Telecom $89.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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