Best Internet Providers in El Rito, NM
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in El Rito, NM
El Rito has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in El Rito.
Ranks compare El Rito with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in El Rito, NM at a Glance
El Rito Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Ethos Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 El Rito ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in El Rito, NM?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in El Rito based on 2 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in El Rito?
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 El Rito Compares to Places Its Size
El Rito's report card score is in the top 32% and its connectivity index is in the top 35%.
| Measure | El Rito | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Rio Arriba County | New Mexico | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.9% | top 32% | 18.9% | 33.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 989 Mbps | bottom 42% | 531 Mbps | 1,633 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | top 38% | 4.9 | 7.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 38% | top 1% | 12% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 78% | bottom 5% | 85% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 80% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | top 25% | 56% | 68% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 41% | 67% | 76% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $44,708 | bottom 9% | $66,421 | $72,304 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 96.9% of homes in El Rito, against 18.9% across Rio Arriba County and 33.5% across New Mexico. Households in El Rito are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 38% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $44,708 (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 El Rito
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in El Rito?
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Fiber in El Rito, NM
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 96.9% of El Rito homes. Across the city, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in El Rito?
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in El Rito, NM
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
323 Mbps
Ethos Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of El Rito homes. Across the city, Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 323 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 80, with an average of 67 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in El Rito, NM
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
255 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of El Rito homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 255 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in El Rito, NM
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.0% of El Rito homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
NMSurf Fixed Wireless in El Rito, NM
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
NMSurf offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.1% of El Rito homes. Across the city, NMSurf Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in El Rito?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in El Rito, NM.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in El Rito?
Windstream DSL in El Rito, NM
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
173 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 94.7% of El Rito homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 173 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in El Rito by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
El Rito has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in El Rito
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in El Rito
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87530 | 918 | 92.5% | 961 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 46/100 |
How El Rito Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to El Rito that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Petaca has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lyden the fewest (0.0%); El Rito has 96.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Rito (this page) | 798 | 96.9% | 989 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Medanales | 1,365 | 94.4% | 961 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Abiquiu | 702 | 12.2% | 345 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 28/100 |
| Ojo Caliente | 485 | 94.8% | 969 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 45/100 |
| Lamadera | 303 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 54/100 |
| Barranca | 276 | 24.6% | 397 Mbps | 2.7 | D | 25/100 |
| La Junta | 247 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 36/100 |
| Vallecitos | 111 | 94.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C- | 58/100 |
| Petaca | 108 | 100.0% | 1,001 Mbps | 1.6 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Lyden | 105 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 30/100 |
| Las Placitas | 91 | 79.1% | 875 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in El Rito?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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 El Rito
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Ethos Broadband | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| NMSurf | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in El Rito. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for El Rito Internet Providers
Based on 2 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for El Rito residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 1257 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 El Rito Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in El Rito, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | El Rito Overall | New Mexico Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) |  (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| NMSurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in El Rito
Based on data reported by El Rito 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 El Rito. 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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | El Rito Speed | New Mexico Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| NMSurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in El Rito?
Of the providers in El Rito, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in El Rito where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across New Mexico or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in El Rito, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in El Rito
| ISP / Tech Type | El Rito Affordability | New Mexico Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (2) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| NMSurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | (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 El Rito?
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 El Rito 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 El Rito is Verizon.
- Viasat, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in El Rito, available to 96.9% 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.