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Internet Providers in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

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Home Internet in Ruidoso Downs, NM
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Kinetic
    • Hughesnet
    • TDS Telecom
    • XNET WiFi
    • 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. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 5.1%
  • 3. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 83.7%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. TDS Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Ruidoso Downs, NM

Kinetic by Windstream ranks among the top internet providers in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. It offers DSL and fiber connections, with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Plans start at $39.99 per month. Covering about 83.70% of the area, Kinetic provides high-speed internet to a significant part of the community. Fiber availability is at 92%, allowing many residents access to fast internet, ideal for gamers or homes with multiple devices.

Viasat Internet provides nationwide coverage, reaching 100% of Ruidoso Downs with satellite connections. It offers a maximum download speed of 12 Mbps, starting at $69.99 per month. Although slower, it’s a reliable choice for residents where other connections aren't available. HughesNet, another satellite provider with 100% coverage, delivers speeds up to 100 Mbps at starting prices of $49.99 per month. Despite higher latency, HughesNet ensures everyone in Ruidoso Downs can access the internet, even in hard-to-reach areas. This range of options allows residents to pick a provider based on their speed needs and budget.

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
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic
  • TDS Telecom
100%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico

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Provider Connection Types in Ruidoso Downs, NM

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ruidoso Downs, NM
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
75.3%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
92.14%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
6.909999999999999%

Internet Providers in Ruidoso Downs, 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
Kinetic $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
TDS Telecom $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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