Best Internet Providers in Lakewood, NM
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lakewood, NM
Lakewood has 5 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 Lakewood.
Ranks compare Lakewood with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lakewood, NM at a Glance
Lakewood Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
PVT
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Plateau
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Lakewood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lakewood, NM?
Plateau is the highest-rated internet provider in Lakewood based on 6 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lakewood?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Lakewood
How Lakewood Compares to Places Its Size
Lakewood's report card score is in the bottom 16% and its connectivity index is in the top 28%.
| Measure | Lakewood | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Eddy County | New Mexico | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 10.8% | bottom 27% | 55.8% | 33.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 324 Mbps | bottom 14% | 1,331 Mbps | 1,633 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 31% | 6.1 | 7.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 8% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 93% | 94% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 12% | 87% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | top 47% | 63% | 68% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 24% | 72% | 76% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $83,514 | top 27% | $83,836 | $72,304 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 10.8% of homes in Lakewood, against 55.8% across Eddy County and 33.5% across New Mexico. Households in Lakewood are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,514 (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 Lakewood
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lakewood?
Windstream Fiber in Lakewood, NM
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 7.9% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
PVT Fiber in Lakewood, NM
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, PVT Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lakewood?
Plateau Fixed Wireless in Lakewood, NM
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Plateau offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, Plateau Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lakewood, NM
Availability:
48.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.5% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lakewood, NM
Availability:
46.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
244 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.5% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 244 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
PVT Fixed Wireless in Lakewood, NM
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.2% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, PVT Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lakewood?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Lakewood, NM.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lakewood?
PVT DSL in Lakewood, NM
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone offers DSL service to 83.0% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, PVT DSL has speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream DSL in Lakewood, NM
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 7.9% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Lakewood by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lakewood
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Lakewood
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Lakewood Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lakewood that have their own pages are all within 23 miles. Among them, Carlsbad North has the most homes with fiber (95.1%) and Artesia the fewest (11.9%); Lakewood has 10.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood (this page) | 241 | 10.8% | 324 Mbps | 3 | D- | 52/100 |
| Carlsbad | 37,622 | 76.7% | 1,572 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 39/100 |
| Artesia | 15,703 | 11.9% | 968 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 51/100 |
| Atoka | 2,020 | 16.6% | 866 Mbps | 6.5 | C- | 50/100 |
| Otis | 1,264 | 41.4% | 862 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 71/100 |
| Carlsbad North | 1,199 | 95.1% | 1,356 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Hope | 661 | 47.4% | 569 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 52/100 |
| Riverside | 321 | 59.2% | 705 Mbps | 7 | C | 51/100 |
| West Carlsbad | 294 | 23.5% | 452 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 64/100 |
| Seven Rivers | 103 | 22.3% | 313 Mbps | 2.5 | D- | 63/100 |
| La Huerta | 91 | 12.1% | 317 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 58/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lakewood?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Plateau. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Verizon 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 Lakewood
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Penasco Valley Telephone | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Plateau | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Lakewood. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Lakewood Internet Providers
Based on 6 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, Plateau is the best internet service provider for Lakewood residents. Plateau was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in New Mexico, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 46.5% coverage in Lakewood.
At a national level, based on 1261 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 Lakewood Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lakewood, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakewood Overall | New Mexico Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau | (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| PVT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lakewood
Based on data reported by Lakewood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Lakewood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 244 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 Plateau. This indicates Plateau reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakewood Speed | New Mexico Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| PVT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lakewood?
Of the providers in Lakewood, customers rate Plateau the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lakewood 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.
Plateau is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lakewood, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lakewood
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakewood Affordability | New Mexico Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| PVT | (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 Lakewood?
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 Lakewood is Plateau.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Plateau may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lakewood is Plateau.
- Viasat, Plateau, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lakewood, available to 96.3% 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.