Best Internet Providers in 88201, NM
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 88201, NM
88201 has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 88201.
The Best Internet in 88201, NM at a Glance
88201 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Plateau
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this zip are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 88201 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 88201, NM?
Plateau is the highest-rated internet provider in 88201 based on 12 New Mexico customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 88201?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in ZIP 88201
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Plateau - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Straight Shot Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Plateau - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- PVT - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
How 88201 Compares to the Rest of Chaves County
Fiber reaches 78.2% of homes in 88201, against 77.1% across Roswell and 70.0% across Chaves County. Households in 88201 are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,976 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in 88201
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 88201?
Plateau Fiber in 88201, NM
Availability:
78.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Plateau offers Fiber service to 78.2% of 88201 homes. Across the zip, Plateau Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in 88201, NM
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 1.0% of 88201 homes. Across the zip, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in 88201, NM
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
3,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.0% of 88201 homes. Across the zip, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 88201?
Straight Shot Wireless Fixed Wireless in 88201, NM
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
Straight Shot Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of 88201 homes. Across the zip, Straight Shot Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Plateau Fixed Wireless in 88201, NM
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Plateau offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of 88201 homes. Across the zip, Plateau Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 88201, NM
Availability:
90.8%
Customer Rating:
(360)
Avg. Download Speed
292 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.8% of 88201 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 292 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 88201, NM
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.4% of 88201 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 88201, NM
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.4% of 88201 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 88201, NM
Availability:
48.8%
Customer Rating:
(337)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.8% of 88201 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the zip.
PVT Fixed Wireless in 88201, NM
Availability:
21.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.3% of 88201 homes. Across the zip, PVT Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 88201?
Sparklight Cable in 88201, NM
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 92.3% of 88201 homes. Across the zip, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 88201?
CenturyLink DSL in 88201, NM
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(118)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 93.6% of 88201 homes. Across the zip, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 70 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 8.5 Mbps throughout the zip. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 88201 from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
How 88201 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 88201 that have their own pages are all within 48 miles. Among them, 88203 (Roswell) has the most homes with fiber (76.4%) and 88210 (Artesia) the fewest (14.3%); 88201 has 78.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88201 (this page) | 26,505 | 78.2% | 970 Mbps | 8 | B- | 50/100 |
| 88203 (Roswell) | 30,126 | 76.4% | 980 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 38/100 |
| 88210 (Artesia) | 18,777 | 14.3% | 936 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 52/100 |
| 88230 (Dexter) | 4,683 | 19.2% | 760 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 30/100 |
| 88232 (Hagerman) | 2,970 | 31.2% | 433 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 42/100 |
| 88253 (Lake Arthur) | 977 | 0.0% | 99 Mbps | 3.1 | F | 32/100 |
| 88250 (Hope) | 293 | 10.9% | 203 Mbps | 2.2 | D- | 61/100 |
| 88351 (Hondo) | 244 | 34.4% | 408 Mbps | 1.8 | D | 19/100 |
| 88336 (Hondo) | 194 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1.5 | F | 19/100 |
| 88343 (Picacho) | 49 | 61.2% | 971 Mbps | 2.4 | D+ | 29/100 |
| 88213 (Crossroads) | 7 | 0.0% | 60 Mbps | 1 | F | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 88201?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Plateau. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sparklight should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 88201
| Quantum Fiber | 3,000 |
|---|---|
| Plateau | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| CenturyLink | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Straight Shot Wireless | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Penasco Valley Telephone | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for 88201 Internet Providers
Based on 12 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, Plateau is the best internet service provider for 88201 residents. Plateau was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in New Mexico, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 90.8% coverage in 88201.
At a national level, based on 2520 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 88201 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 88201, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 88201 Overall | New Mexico Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (6) | (181) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| PVT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Straight Shot Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 88201
Based on data reported by 88201 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 88201. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Plateau. This indicates Plateau reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 88201 Speed | New Mexico Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (6) | (181) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| PVT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Straight Shot Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 88201?
New Mexico customers rate Plateau as the cheapest internet service provider in the state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Plateau received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 88201 customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 88201, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 88201
| ISP / Tech Type | 88201 Affordability | New Mexico Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (6) | (181) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (337) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1040) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| PVT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Straight Shot Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New Mexico
Customer Reviews
Niles R
CenturyLink DSL
August 12, 2026 Poor service, slow speed, probably throttled
A Albuquerque, NM Customer
XFINITY Cable
May 13, 2026 While reliable and somewhat fast, the pricing for Comcast is, frankly, terrible. The only reason I am still using them is for the simple fact that I have no other choice. Once fiber is rolled out here (in July, if I am correct), I am switching over. Comcast's customer service doesn't give a rip of you stay or leave, so I am going to jump ship as soon as possible. I won't miss it.
Laura G
XFINITY Cable
May 11, 2026 When we first signed up for Xfinity Wifi , about 2 years ago,prices were pretty good when compared to others , customer service was phenomenal and the signal always available. Now my bill is almost $200 a month
higher with very few upgrades. Getting a live support agent is a hassle and we are often thrown offline. I am definitely ready to switch.
James H.
XFINITY Cable
May 08, 2026 Overall I am satisfied with the speeds of my provider. However I am concerned about the lack of competitors. There is only one other provider, Centurylink, in my area. Their speeds are not as fast or reliable as Xfinity's. I believe this results in Xfinity charging a higher premium for their service. Also, every year my bill rises by approximately 10%. Coupled with the fact that I have a limited amount of gigabits per month or I pay a penalty I believe I am at a disadvantage compared with other parts of the country.
Steve F
XFINITY Cable
April 18, 2026 There is a major problem with Xfinity cable in my area; it is quite unreliable. I often have outages for several hours at a time a few times a month. The unreliability coupled with the customer "service" that is provided by Xfinity leaves a lot to be desired. If you can, I would consider another provider other than Xfinity. Xfinity has continued on Comcast's legacy of very poor service, monopolistic approaches, and deaf ears when you try to talk to customer service.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 88201?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 88201 is Plateau.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Plateau may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 88201 is Plateau.
- Viasat, Straight Shot Wireless, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 88201, available to 98.8% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.