Best Internet Providers in Lincoln, NM
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lincoln, NM
Lincoln has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Lincoln.
Ranks compare Lincoln with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
Lincoln Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
PVT
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Lincoln ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lincoln, NM?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lincoln?
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 Lincoln
How Lincoln Compares to Places Its Size
Lincoln's report card score is in the bottom 16% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 17%.
| Measure | Lincoln | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lincoln County | New Mexico | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 38.3% | bottom 37% | 57.3% | 33.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 443 Mbps | bottom 18% | 1,350 Mbps | 1,633 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.4 | bottom 7% | 5.7 | 7.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.8 | bottom 3% | 2.0 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 13% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 17% | 97% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 80% | bottom 26% | 87% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 46% | bottom 28% | 63% | 68% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 53% | bottom 10% | 74% | 76% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $50,678 | bottom 16% | $55,107 | $72,304 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 5% | bottom 7% | 10% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 38.3% of homes in Lincoln, against 57.3% across Lincoln County and 33.5% across New Mexico. Households in Lincoln are smaller than the US average (1.8 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $50,678 (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 Lincoln
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
PVT Fiber in Lincoln, NM
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone offers Fiber service to 38.3% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, PVT Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Lincoln, NM.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Lincoln, NM.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln?
PVT DSL in Lincoln, NM
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone offers DSL service to 82.6% of Lincoln 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 Lincoln, NM
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 7.7% of Lincoln homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Lincoln by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Lincoln has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lincoln
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Lincoln
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88338 | 192 | 46.9% | 479 Mbps | 1.5 | D | 19/100 |
How Lincoln Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lincoln that have their own pages are all within 20 miles. Among them, Ruidoso has the most homes with fiber (88.3%) and Capitan the fewest (8.2%); Lincoln has 38.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln (this page) | 235 | 38.3% | 443 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 24/100 |
| Ruidoso | 8,407 | 88.3% | 1,810 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 53/100 |
| Ruidoso Downs | 3,049 | 36.5% | 1,291 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Alto | 2,350 | 31.4% | 1,045 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 61/100 |
| Capitan | 2,139 | 8.2% | 955 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Nogal | 839 | 51.2% | 1,192 Mbps | 4 | C- | 44/100 |
| San Patricio | 420 | 0.0% | 75 Mbps | 3.3 | F | 16/100 |
| Hondo | 310 | 0.0% | 37 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 18/100 |
| Glencoe | 254 | 0.0% | 814 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 20/100 |
| Tinnie | 208 | 24.5% | 490 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 41/100 |
| Fort Stanton | 155 | 29.0% | 729 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lincoln?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lincoln
| Penasco Valley Telephone | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lincoln Internet Providers
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lincoln Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lincoln, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Overall | New Mexico Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | 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 Lincoln
Based on data reported by Lincoln ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Penasco Valley Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lincoln. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 474 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Speed | New Mexico Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | 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 Lincoln?
The table below shows how customers in Lincoln, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lincoln
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Affordability | New Mexico Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | 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 Lincoln?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be Penasco Valley Telephone.
- Viasat, Penasco Valley Telephone, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lincoln, available to 82.6% 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.