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Internet Providers in Watrous, New Mexico

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Home Internet in Watrous, NM

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Desertgate
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 55.9%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Watrous, NM

Residents of Watrous, New Mexico, have Viasat Internet as their top provider, boasting 100% satellite connectivity across the community. Although Viasat's maximum download speed is a modest 10 Mbps, it's suitable for low-bandwidth activities like browsing and emailing. You can get connected with plans starting at $49.99 per month.

Hughesnet, another provider offering community-wide coverage, delivers a slightly quicker download speed of 25 Mbps. With the same starting price as Viasat at $49.99 per month, Hughesnet provides more bang for your buck if you enjoy streaming or casual gaming.

As the third-ranked provider, Starlink not only offers 100% coverage but also significantly higher download speeds. Ranging from 50 to 220 Mbps, it's capable of supporting robust streaming, multiple-user households, and other high-demand activities. Starlink's plans start at a higher cost of $90 per month but might be worth considering if speed and reliability are your priorities.

In the Watrous community, satellite internet reigns supreme with 100% coverage, while Fixed Wireless follows with a modest 13%. Regrettably, there are currently no DSL, cable, or fiber connections. Couriered by satellite internet providers, even residents without fixed wireless options remain connected to the digital world.

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
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Watrous, NM

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Watrous, NM
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.47000000000000003%

List of Internet Providers in Watrous, NM

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Desertgate Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Watrous, NM

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
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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