Best Internet Providers in Mescalero, NM
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Mescalero, NM
Mescalero has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Mescalero.
Ranks compare Mescalero with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
Mescalero Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
MATISP
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Mescalero ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mescalero, NM?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Mescalero?
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 Mescalero Compares to Places Its Size
Mescalero's report card score is in the bottom 24% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 27%.
| Measure | Mescalero | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Otero County | New Mexico | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.4% | top 13% | 31.9% | 33.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 148 Mbps | bottom 2% | 809 Mbps | 1,633 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.6 | bottom 1% | 4.3 | 7.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.7 | top 1% | 3.0 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 8% | 13% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 69% | bottom 1% | 96% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 73% | bottom 5% | 90% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | bottom 34% | 69% | 68% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 49% | bottom 3% | 72% | 76% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $36,891 | bottom 2% | $59,307 | $72,304 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 12% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.4% of homes in Mescalero, against 31.9% across Otero County and 33.5% across New Mexico. Households in Mescalero are larger than the US average (3.7 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $36,891 (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 Mescalero
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mescalero?
MATISP Fiber in Mescalero, NM
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Mescalero Apache Telecom (MATISP) offers Fiber service to 99.4% of Mescalero homes. Across the city, MATISP Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mescalero?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mescalero, NM
Availability:
35.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.6% of Mescalero homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mescalero, NM
Availability:
17.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.3% of Mescalero homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in Mescalero, NM
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Ethos Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.8% of Mescalero homes. Across the city, Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Straight Shot Wireless Fixed Wireless in Mescalero, NM
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
Straight Shot Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Mescalero homes. Across the city, Straight Shot Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mescalero?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Mescalero, NM.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mescalero?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Mescalero, NM.
Internet in Mescalero by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Mescalero has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Mescalero
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Mescalero
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88340 | 4,022 | 99.3% | 165 Mbps | 1.9 | C- | 36/100 |
How Mescalero Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Mescalero that have their own pages are all within 18 miles. Among them, Tularosa has the most homes with fiber (97.0%) and Alto the fewest (31.4%); Mescalero has 99.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mescalero (this page) | 3,472 | 99.4% | 148 Mbps | 1.6 | C- | 36/100 |
| Ruidoso | 8,407 | 88.3% | 1,810 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 53/100 |
| Tularosa | 3,936 | 97.0% | 891 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 64/100 |
| 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 |
| Cloudcroft | 2,172 | 83.6% | 948 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 66/100 |
| High Rolls Mountain Park | 719 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 44/100 |
| Ponderosa Heights | 455 | 96.9% | 576 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Sierra Vista | 283 | 64.0% | 1,599 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Bent | 243 | 35.8% | 427 Mbps | 1.6 | D- | 74/100 |
| Mountain Park | 132 | 13.6% | 173 Mbps | 2.2 | D- | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mescalero?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Mescalero
| Verizon | 300 |
|---|---|
| Mescalero Apache Telecom (MATISP) | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Ethos Broadband | 100 |
| Straight Shot Wireless | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Mescalero Internet Providers
At a national level, based on 1158 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 Mescalero Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Mescalero, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mescalero 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Straight Shot Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MATISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mescalero
Based on data reported by Mescalero ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mescalero Apache Telecom (MATISP). The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Mescalero. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mescalero 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Straight Shot Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MATISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mescalero?
The table below shows how customers in Mescalero, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mescalero
| ISP / Tech Type | Mescalero 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Straight Shot Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MATISP | (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 Mescalero?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be Mescalero Apache Telecom (MATISP).
- Viasat, Mescalero Apache Telecom (MATISP), and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mescalero, available to 99.4% 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.