Elephant Butte, New Mexico Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Elephant Butte, NM that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Elephant Butte by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1Telephone and Data SystemsCable100 Mbps10 Mbps94.3%
2WindstreamDSL200 Mbps200 Mbps77.8%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Elephant Butte NM Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Elephant Butte are compared to Sierra County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to New Mexico overall?
Average download speeds in Elephant Butte of 28.86 Mbps are faster than the Sierra County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for New Mexico.

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Elephant Butte Internet Access Facts

  • The average internet download speed in Sierra County is 11.7 Mbps based upon 8648 samples taken in the past year

  • The average upload speed in Elephant Butte is 3.98 Mbps. This is 10.4% slower than the average in New Mexico and 65.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Elephant Butte is 146.7% faster than the Sierra County average and 10.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Elephant Butte is 3.98 Mbps. This is 21% faster than the Sierra County average and 65.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 67.9% of Sierra County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 8.4% of Sierra County residents

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Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Elephant Butte residents who have access to each of these technology types.


Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Telephone and Data Systems as the top provider for Elephant Butte, New Mexico.

How do the internet speeds in Elephant Butte compare to other cities in New Mexico?

Click through to see how the Elephant Butte broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Angel Fire, Hobbs, La Union, Logan, Los Lunas, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, Peralta

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Elephant Butte, New Mexico?

The following zip codes were used: 87901 and 87935

Who has the fastest internet service in Elephant Butte?

Windstream with a download speed of 200 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Elephant Butte.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Elephant Butte - Windstream.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Elephant Butte, NM residents.




Elephant Butte Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.


DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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