La Luz, NM High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in La Luz, 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 La Luz 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
1Tularosa BasinFiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps81.3%
2Telephone and Data SystemsCable600 Mbps20 Mbps95.8%
3CenturyLinkDSL, Fiber100 Mbps10 Mbps78.0%
4ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
5HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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La Luz 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 La Luz which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in La Luz are compared to Otero County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to New Mexico overall?
Average download speeds in La Luz of 7.6 Mbps are slower than the Otero County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for New Mexico.

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La Luz Internet Access Facts

  • DSL internet is available to 76.4% of La Luz residents

  • There are 5 residential internet providers in La Luz, NM providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in La Luz is 52.3% slower than the average in New Mexico and 76.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • DSL internet is available to 40.3% of the Otero County population

  • The average internet download speed in La Luz is 7.6 Mbps based upon 696 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 94.8% of the La Luz population

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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 La Luz 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 Tularosa Basin as the top provider for La Luz, New Mexico.

Who has the fastest internet service in La Luz?

Tularosa Basin with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in La Luz.

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

The following zip codes were used: 88310 and 88337

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

Click through to see how the La Luz broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Dona Ana, El Rancho, Hatch, La Huerta, La Villita, Santa Clara, Texico

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

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.

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

Telephone and Data Systems provides broadband internet service to 95.8% of La Luz.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of La Luz, 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.




La Luz 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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