9 Best Internet Providers in Dona Ana, NM

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Above are the top 4 providers in Dona Ana, 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 Dona Ana, NM?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Dona Ana 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 Dona Ana, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 81.45% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Dona Ana

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dona Ana Internet Providers

Based on 38 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Dona Ana residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in New Mexico, with 3.48 out of 5 stars and 94.5% coverage in Dona Ana.

At a national level, based on 4304 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 Dona Ana?

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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Dona Ana

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Chaparral Wireless	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	WNM Communications	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	TWN Communications	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dona Ana

Based on data reported by Dona Ana ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Dona Ana. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,388 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 Dona Ana?

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. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Dona Ana customers with an average price rating of 3.25 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Dona Ana

Dona Ana 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 Dona Ana below, including the metrics used and how Dona Ana compares to the rest of New Mexico and nation.

Dona Ana ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Dona Ana	New Mexico	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dona Ana that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	1,340 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 Dona Ana.	6.9	7.6	6.8

 

Dona Ana Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Dona Ana	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.	2.7	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.	15%	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.	95%	92%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	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.	68%	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.	69%	67%	76%

Dona Ana ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Dona Ana is C, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dona Ana is high with a score of 61 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dona Ana have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Dona Ana 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.

85% of Dona Ana households have an internet connection despite having 98.85% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 9% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Dona Ana 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 Dona Ana?

How Much Speed does a Dona Ana Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dona Ana is 2.7, which is larger than the New Mexico average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Dona Ana's average household income is $68,172 which is higher than the New Mexico average of $69,556 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Dona Ana 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, 15% 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 Dona Ana has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Dona Ana households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dona Ana?

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

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dona Ana?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dona Ana?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Dona Ana?

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 Dona Ana is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Dona Ana is Verizon.
• Viasat, TWN Communications, HughesNet, EarthLink, Centurylink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Dona Ana, 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 Dona Ana compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Dona Ana 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 Dona Ana's C ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.