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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
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 36.2%
  • 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%

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Best Internet Providers in Portales, NM

Xfinity holds a strong presence in Portales, New Mexico, serving 65% of the city with efficient cable internet. Their service, offering download speeds up to 50 Mbps, covers a broad range of local households and businesses for only $35 per month. This balance of speed and value makes it a standout choice for many internet users.

On the other hand, CenturyLink offers DSL and fixed wireless connections to about 34% of Portales. They provide internet services starting from $50 per month, with speeds reaching 40 Mbps. Although the price might be a bit above average, CenturyLink is perfect for those needing a stable, constant internet connection.

Viasat Internet, the satellite connection provider, serves 100% of Portales. The service, with top speeds of 10 Mbps, is ideal for those in remote areas where other types of connections fall short. With a monthly plan priced at $49.99, Viasat ensures city-wide internet access that's affordable for all.

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
  • CenturyLink
36.15%
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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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 10 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 10 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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