Best Internet Providers in Alcalde, NM
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Alcalde, NM
Alcalde has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Alcalde.
Ranks compare Alcalde with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
Alcalde Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
NMSurf
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Stimulus Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Ethos Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Alcalde ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Alcalde, NM?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Alcalde?
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.
How Alcalde Compares to Places Its Size
Alcalde's report card score is in the bottom 7% and its connectivity index is in the top 8%.
| Measure | Alcalde | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Rio Arriba County | New Mexico | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 8% | 18.9% | 33.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 400 Mbps | bottom 4% | 531 Mbps | 1,633 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 50% | 4.9 | 7.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.9 | top 1% | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 26% | 12% | 13% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 85% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | top 3% | 80% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 18% | 56% | 68% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 15% | 67% | 76% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $98,752 | top 20% | $66,421 | $72,304 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Alcalde, against 18.9% across Rio Arriba County and 33.5% across New Mexico. Households in Alcalde are larger than the US average (3.9 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $98,752 (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 Alcalde
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Alcalde?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Alcalde, NM.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Alcalde?
Stimulus Broadband Fixed Wireless in Alcalde, NM
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Stimulus Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Alcalde homes. Across the city, Stimulus Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
NMSurf Fixed Wireless in Alcalde, NM
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
NMSurf offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Alcalde homes. Across the city, NMSurf Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in Alcalde, NM
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Ethos Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Alcalde homes. Across the city, Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alcalde, NM
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Alcalde homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Cyber Mesa Fixed Wireless in Alcalde, NM
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Cyber Mesa offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of Alcalde homes. Across the city, Cyber Mesa 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 Alcalde?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Alcalde, NM.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Alcalde?
Windstream DSL in Alcalde, NM
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 98.6% of Alcalde homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Alcalde by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Alcalde has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Alcalde
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Alcalde
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87511 | 2,767 | 2.1% | 410 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 79/100 |
How Alcalde Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Alcalde that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, San Juan Pueblo has the most homes with fiber (1.9%) and Velarde the fewest (0.5%); Alcalde has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcalde (this page) | 2,039 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 80/100 |
| San Juan Pueblo | 2,374 | 1.9% | 410 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Velarde | 1,538 | 0.5% | 391 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 35/100 |
| La Villita | 371 | 6.5% | 439 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 81/100 |
| Ohkay Owingeh | 348 | 2.9% | 417 Mbps | 7.5 | C- | 48/100 |
| Pueblito | 237 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 51/100 |
| Chamita | 212 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 33/100 |
| Estaca | 136 | 44.1% | 665 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 79/100 |
| Los Luceros | 106 | 26.4% | 558 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 80/100 |
| Lyden | 105 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 30/100 |
| Guique | 91 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 5 | D | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Alcalde?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Alcalde
| Ethos Broadband | 400 |
|---|---|
| NMSurf | 200 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Stimulus Broadband | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Cyber Mesa | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Alcalde Internet Providers
At a national level, based on 441 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Alcalde Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Alcalde, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alcalde Overall | New Mexico Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) |  (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cyber Mesa | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stimulus Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NMSurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Alcalde
Based on data reported by Alcalde ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ethos Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Alcalde. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 400 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alcalde Speed | New Mexico Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cyber Mesa | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stimulus Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NMSurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Alcalde?
The table below shows how customers in Alcalde, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Alcalde
| ISP / Tech Type | Alcalde Affordability | New Mexico Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cyber Mesa | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stimulus Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NMSurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (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 Alcalde?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be Ethos Broadband.
- Viasat, Stimulus Broadband, NMSurf, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Alcalde, available to 99.3% 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.