Best Internet Providers in Elephant Butte, NM
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Elephant Butte, NM
Elephant Butte has 6 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Elephant Butte.
Ranks compare Elephant Butte with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Elephant Butte, NM at a Glance
Elephant Butte Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
TDS
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
TWN Communications
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 Elephant Butte ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Elephant Butte, NM?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Elephant Butte 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 Elephant Butte?
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 Elephant Butte Compares to Places Its Size
Elephant Butte's report card score is in the bottom 11% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 6%.
| Measure | Elephant Butte | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Sierra County | New Mexico | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 20.0% | bottom 21% | 38.6% | 33.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 930 Mbps | bottom 17% | 1,072 Mbps | 1,633 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.1 | bottom 22% | 4.4 | 7.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.8 | bottom 1% | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 29% | top 3% | 17% | 13% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 85% | bottom 7% | 90% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 75% | bottom 7% | 84% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 45% | bottom 12% | 54% | 68% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 46% | 70% | 76% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $50,109 | bottom 10% | $41,794 | $72,304 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 3% | bottom 1% | 6% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 20.0% of homes in Elephant Butte, against 38.6% across Sierra County and 33.5% across New Mexico. Households in Elephant Butte are smaller than the US average (1.8 people against 2.7); 29% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $50,109 (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 Elephant Butte
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Elephant Butte?
TDS Fiber in Elephant Butte, NM
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 14.0% of Elephant Butte homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ethos Broadband Fiber in Elephant Butte, NM
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ethos Broadband offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Elephant Butte homes. Across the city, Ethos Broadband 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 Elephant Butte?
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Elephant Butte, NM
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Elephant Butte homes. Across the city, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Elephant Butte, NM
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
215 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Elephant Butte homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 215 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Elephant Butte, NM
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.6% of Elephant Butte homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Elephant Butte?
TDS Cable in Elephant Butte, NM
Availability:
84.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TDS offers Cable service to 84.0% of Elephant Butte homes. Across the city, TDS Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Elephant Butte?
Windstream DSL in Elephant Butte, NM
Availability:
81.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 81.7% of Elephant Butte homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Elephant Butte by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Elephant Butte has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Elephant Butte
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Elephant Butte
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87935 | 1,743 | 20.5% | 935 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 22/100 |
How Elephant Butte Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Elephant Butte that have their own pages are all within 31 miles. Among them, Williamsburg has the most homes with fiber (55.5%) and Truth Or Consequences the fewest (29.2%); Elephant Butte has 20.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Butte (this page) | 1,784 | 20.0% | 930 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 22/100 |
| Truth Or Consequences | 6,230 | 29.2% | 1,234 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 31/100 |
| Williamsburg | 1,003 | 55.5% | 1,066 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 33/100 |
| Arrey | 852 | 74.4% | 823 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 45/100 |
| Caballo | 616 | 96.8% | 984 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Garfield | 338 | 0.0% | 223 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 40/100 |
| Hillsboro | 330 | 90.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 46/100 |
| Cuchillo | 222 | 58.1% | 658 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Monticello | 150 | 0.0% | 138 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 53/100 |
| Derry | 149 | 0.0% | 256 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 24/100 |
| Hot Springs Landing | 104 | 4.8% | 149 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elephant Butte?
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, TDS 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 Elephant Butte
| TDS | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Ethos Broadband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Elephant Butte. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Elephant Butte Internet Providers
Based on 2 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Elephant Butte 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 1305 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 Elephant Butte Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Elephant Butte 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 | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elephant Butte
Based on data reported by Elephant Butte ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Elephant Butte. 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 | Elephant Butte 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 | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elephant Butte?
Of the providers in Elephant Butte, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Elephant Butte 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 Elephant Butte, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Elephant Butte
| ISP / Tech Type | Elephant Butte 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 | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Elephant Butte?
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 Elephant Butte is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. 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 Elephant Butte is Verizon.
- Viasat, TWN Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Elephant Butte, available to 99.7% 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.