9 Best Internet Providers in Chimayo, NM

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Above are the top 4 providers in Chimayo, NM for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Chimayo, NM?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Chimayo based on New Mexico customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Chimayo, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 1.83% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Chimayo, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Chimayo

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Chimayo Internet Providers

Based on 3 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Chimayo residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in New Mexico, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 99.8% coverage in Chimayo.

At a national level, based on 2059 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Chimayo?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative 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 Chimayo

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Kit Carson Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Ethos Broadband	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Windstream	300 Mbps
	NMSurf	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Higher Speed Internet	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Chimayo

Based on data reported by Chimayo ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Kit Carson Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Chimayo. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Chimayo?

New Mexico customers rate Verizon as the cheapest internet service provider in 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.

Verizon received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Chimayo customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Chimayo, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Chimayo

Chimayo Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Chimayo below, including the metrics used and how Chimayo compares to the rest of New Mexico and nation.

Chimayo ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Chimayo	New Mexico	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Chimayo that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	1.95%	28.02%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	345 Mbps	1,374 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Chimayo.	4.0	7.6	6.8

 

Chimayo Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Chimayo	New Mexico	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	20%	12%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	81%	92%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	67%	84%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	46%	66%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	46%	67%	76%

Chimayo ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Chimayo is D, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Chimayo is high with a score of 30 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Chimayo have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Chimayo ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

67% of Chimayo households have an internet connection despite having 99.75% availability. 46% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 46% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 46% subscribe to it. A very low number of Chimayo residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Chimayo?

How Much Speed does a Chimayo Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Chimayo is 2.5, which is smaller than the New Mexico average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Chimayo's average household income is $59,707 which is about average for the New Mexico average of $69,556 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Chimayo also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New Mexico average of 16%. Additionally, 20% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in New Mexico who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Chimayo has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Chimayo households are much more technology-disengaged. 81% of households have some sort of computing device, 67% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 80% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Chimayo?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Chimayo?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Chimayo, NM.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Chimayo?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Chimayo?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Chimayo?

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 Chimayo is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Kit Carson Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Chimayo is Verizon.
• Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Chimayo, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Chimayo compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Chimayo stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Chimayo's D ISP Report Card and 30 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.