Who is our top ranked provider in Gallup NM? [Updated]

Gallup, NM High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Gallup, 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 Gallup 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
1	Xfinity	Cable	50 Mbps	5 Mbps	94.7%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	100 Mbps	40 Mbps	35.3%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Gallup NM Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Gallup which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Gallup are compared to McKinley County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to New Mexico overall?
Average download speeds in Gallup of 18.97 Mbps are faster than the McKinley County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for New Mexico.

Gallup Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Gallup is 96.6% faster than the McKinley County average and 41.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Gallup is 4.16 Mbps. This is 63.1% faster than the McKinley County average and 64.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 28.1% of McKinley County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of McKinley County residents
The average internet download speed in McKinley County is 9.65 Mbps based upon 26664 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Gallup is 19.1% faster than the average in New Mexico and 41.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Gallup 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 Xfinity as the top provider for Gallup, New Mexico.

Who has the fastest internet service in Gallup?

ViaSat and CenturyLink with a download speed of 100 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Gallup.

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

Click through to see how the Gallup broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bernalillo, Chaparral, Church Rock, Corrales, La Huerta, Meadow Lake, Mesilla

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Gallup, New Mexico?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 94.7% of Gallup.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

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

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

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

The following zip codes were used: 87301, 87302, 87305, 87311, 87319 and 87322

Gallup 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.