5 Best Internet Providers in Monte Aplanado, NM
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| Monte Aplanado ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 149 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 5 | |
| Real Monte Aplanado Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Monte Aplanado has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Monte Aplanado.
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Monte Aplanado has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Monte Aplanado.
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La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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DesertGate Internet
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Above are the top 4 providers in Monte Aplanado, NM for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Monte Aplanado ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Monte Aplanado, NM?
DesertGate Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Monte Aplanado based on 2 New Mexico customer reviews, and DesertGate 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Monte Aplanado, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Monte Aplanado
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Monte Aplanado Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Monte Aplanado Overall | New Mexico Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| DesertGate Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 2 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, DesertGate Internet is the best internet service provider for Monte Aplanado residents. DesertGate Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in New Mexico, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 91.5% coverage in Monte Aplanado.
At a national level, based on 1250 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, DesertGate Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Monte Aplanado?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Monte Aplanado?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by DesertGate Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, La Jicarita Rural Telephone 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 Monte Aplanado
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative | 150 Mbps | ||
| DesertGate Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Monte Aplanado
| ISP / Tech Type | Monte Aplanado Speed | New Mexico Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| DesertGate Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Monte Aplanado ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 150 Mbps in Monte Aplanado. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 149 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with DesertGate Internet. This indicates DesertGate Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Monte Aplanado?
New Mexico customers rate DesertGate Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
DesertGate Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Monte Aplanado customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Monte Aplanado, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Monte Aplanado
| ISP / Tech Type | Monte Aplanado Affordability | New Mexico Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| DesertGate Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Monte Aplanado Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Monte Aplanado below, including the metrics used and how Monte Aplanado compares to the rest of New Mexico and nation.
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Monte Aplanado | New Mexico | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Monte Aplanado that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 90.68% | 28.02% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 149 Mbps | 1,374 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Monte Aplanado. | 3.9 | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 22% | 12% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 77% | 92% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 63% | 84% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 43% | 66% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 47% | 67% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Monte Aplanado ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Monte Aplanado is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Monte Aplanado is high with a score of 24 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Monte Aplanado have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Monte Aplanado ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
63% of Monte Aplanado households have an internet connection despite having 91.53% availability. 43% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 43% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 47% subscribe to it. A very low number of Monte Aplanado residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Monte Aplanado?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
How Much Speed does a Monte Aplanado Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Monte Aplanado is 2.2, which is smaller than the New Mexico average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Monte Aplanado's average household income is $65,792 which is higher than the New Mexico average of $69,556 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Monte Aplanado also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New Mexico average of 16%. Additionally, 22% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in New Mexico who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Monte Aplanado has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Monte Aplanado households are much more technology-disengaged. 77% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 74% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Monte Aplanado?
La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Monte Aplanado, NM
La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 90.7% of Monte Aplanado homes. Across the city, La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 150 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Monte Aplanado?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Monte Aplanado, NM.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Monte Aplanado?
La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative DSL in Monte Aplanado, NM
La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative offers DSL service to 37.3% of Monte Aplanado homes. Across the city, La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Monte Aplanado?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Monte Aplanado, NM
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.0% of Monte Aplanado homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
DesertGate Internet Fixed Wireless in Monte Aplanado, NM
DesertGate Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.4% of Monte Aplanado homes. Across the city, DesertGate 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 10 and as high as 50, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Monte Aplanado, NM
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.0% of Monte Aplanado homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Monte Aplanado, NM
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.0% of Monte Aplanado homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Monte Aplanado?
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 Monte Aplanado is DesertGate Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, DesertGate Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Monte Aplanado is DesertGate Internet.
- HughesNet, La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Monte Aplanado, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Monte Aplanado compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Monte Aplanado stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Monte Aplanado's C ISP Report Card and 24 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 7 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
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