Best Internet Providers in Ruidoso, NM
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ruidoso, NM
Ruidoso has 10 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 Ruidoso.
Ranks compare Ruidoso with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ruidoso, NM at a Glance
Ruidoso Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
TDS
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Ruidoso ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ruidoso, NM?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso?
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 Ruidoso
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- TDS - cable coverage map
- Ethos Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Tularosa Communications - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Straight Shot Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- MATISP - fiber coverage map
How Ruidoso Compares to Places Its Size
Ruidoso's report card score is in the top 24% and its connectivity index is in the top 41%.
| Measure | Ruidoso | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Lincoln County | New Mexico | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.3% | top 38% | 57.3% | 33.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,810 Mbps | top 41% | 1,350 Mbps | 1,633 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | top 19% | 5.7 | 7.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 5% | 2.0 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 17% | 13% | 13% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 97% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 87% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | top 35% | 63% | 68% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 40% | 74% | 76% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $52,402 | bottom 13% | $55,107 | $72,304 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 10% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 88.3% of homes in Ruidoso, against 57.3% across Lincoln County and 33.5% across New Mexico. Households in Ruidoso are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $52,402 (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 Ruidoso
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ruidoso?
Windstream Fiber in Ruidoso, NM
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,935 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 86.7% of Ruidoso homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,935 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Ruidoso from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Tularosa Communications Fiber in Ruidoso, NM
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Tularosa Communications offers Fiber service to 9.2% of Ruidoso homes. Across the city, Tularosa Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
MATISP Fiber in Ruidoso, NM
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Mescalero Apache Telecom (MATISP) offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ruidoso, NM
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Ruidoso homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ruidoso, NM
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
341 Mbps
Ethos Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Ruidoso homes. Across the city, Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 341 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 80, with an average of 69 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ruidoso, NM
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
264 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Ruidoso homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 264 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Straight Shot Wireless Fixed Wireless in Ruidoso, NM
Availability:
69.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
Straight Shot Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.0% of Ruidoso 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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ruidoso, NM
Availability:
43.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.6% of Ruidoso homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ruidoso, NM
Availability:
43.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.6% of Ruidoso homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ruidoso?
TDS Cable in Ruidoso, NM
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TDS offers Cable service to 95.7% of Ruidoso homes. Across the city, TDS Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ruidoso?
Windstream DSL in Ruidoso, NM
Availability:
68.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 68.0% of Ruidoso homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 85 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ruidoso from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Ruidoso by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ruidoso has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ruidoso
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ruidoso
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88345 | 8,390 | 90.0% | 1,842 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 52/100 |
How Ruidoso Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ruidoso that have their own pages are all within 17 miles. Among them, Mescalero has the most homes with fiber (99.4%) and Capitan the fewest (8.2%); Ruidoso has 88.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso (this page) | 8,407 | 88.3% | 1,810 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 53/100 |
| Mescalero | 3,472 | 99.4% | 148 Mbps | 1.6 | C- | 36/100 |
| 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 |
| Ponderosa Heights | 455 | 96.9% | 576 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 41/100 |
| San Patricio | 420 | 0.0% | 75 Mbps | 3.3 | F | 16/100 |
| Sierra Vista | 283 | 64.0% | 1,599 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Glencoe | 254 | 0.0% | 814 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 20/100 |
| Fort Stanton | 155 | 29.0% | 729 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ruidoso?
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, Windstream 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 Ruidoso
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| TDS | 1,000 |
| Tularosa Communications | 1,000 |
| Ethos Broadband | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Mescalero Apache Telecom (MATISP) | 100 |
| Straight Shot Wireless | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ruidoso Internet Providers
Based on 2 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Ruidoso 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 2362 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 Ruidoso Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ruidoso, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ruidoso 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Straight Shot Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MATISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tularosa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ruidoso
Based on data reported by Ruidoso ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Ruidoso. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,817 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 | Ruidoso 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Straight Shot Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MATISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tularosa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ruidoso?
Of the providers in Ruidoso, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ruidoso
| ISP / Tech Type | Ruidoso 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Straight Shot Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MATISP | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tularosa Communications | (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 Ruidoso?
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 Ruidoso is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Ruidoso is Verizon.
- Viasat, TDS, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ruidoso, available to 95.7% 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.