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Internet Providers in Silver City, New Mexico

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    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • CenturyLink
    • WNM
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Silver City, NM

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 79.4%
    Silver City speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 24.9%
  • 5. WNM
    Speeds Up To
    95 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 61.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.3%

Best Internet Providers in Silver City, NM

Xfinity stands as the leading internet service provider in Silver City, New Mexico, serving 79% of the city with cable connection services. Xfinity's plans offer a stunning maximum download speed of 1.2 Gbps, with packages starting as low as $35 per month. This combination of speed and price offers excellent value to customers, especially those whose internet usage includes streaming services or those in larger households.

Next on the list, Viasat Internet provides service to all of Silver City through a satellite connection. Despite a slower maximum download speed capped at 10 Mbps, Viasat's full city coverage makes it an invaluable choice for those in more remote areas. Starting at $49.99 per month, Viasat's plans may be pricier due to their uniqueness in certain city parts not covered by other providers.

The cable and satellite connections offered by Xfinity and Viasat have made significant strides towards filling the gap created by the limited availability of DSL and the nonexistence of fiber connections in Silver City. Their presence has reshaped the city's tech landscape, expanding internet access and options for residents.

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
  • Always ON
100%
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
79.35%

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Provider Connection Types in Silver City, NM

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Silver City, NM
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
22.66%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
78.78%

List of Internet Providers in Silver City, NM

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
WNM DSL, Fixed Wireless 95 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Silver City, 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
Viasat Internet $69.99/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
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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