Best Internet Providers in Socorro County, NM
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Socorro County, NM
Socorro County has 12 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Socorro County.
Ranks compare Socorro County with the 33 New Mexico counties.
The Best Internet in Socorro County, NM at a Glance
Socorro County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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TDS
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Fiber
WNM Communications
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Fiber
DSL
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EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Socorro County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Socorro County, NM?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Socorro County based on 12 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 Socorro County?
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 Socorro County
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- WNM Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- WNM Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Plateau - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- SDC Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Higher Speed Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- WNM Communications - dsl coverage map
- Choice - fixed wireless coverage map
How Socorro County Compares to the Rest of New Mexico
Socorro County's report card score is 4th of 33 and its connectivity index is 19th of 33.
| Measure | Socorro County | Rank among New Mexico counties | New Mexico | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 48.2% | 17th of 33 | 33.5% | 71.5% | Taos County (96.8%) |
| Average top speed | 3,741 Mbps | 1st of 33 | 1,633 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Leads; next is Bernalillo County (2,230 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | 8th of 33 | 7.7 | 7.1 | Bernalillo County (10.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 3.1 | 3rd of 33 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Cibola County (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | Tied 1st of 33 | 13% | 15% | Tied with Catron County |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 75% | 33rd of 33 | 94% | 96% | Los Alamos County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 63% | 33rd of 33 | 87% | 91% | Los Alamos County (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 41% | Tied 31st of 33 | 68% | 76% | Los Alamos County (83%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | Tied 25th of 33 | 76% | 81% | Los Alamos County (93%) |
| Median household income | $46,077 | 29th of 33 | $72,304 | $93,246 | Los Alamos County ($152,960) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | 3rd of 33 | 16% | 16% | Dona Ana County and Harding County (21%) |
Fiber reaches 48.2% of homes in Socorro County, against 33.5% across New Mexico. Households in Socorro County are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $46,077 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Socorro County Compares to Its Neighbors
Socorro County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Lincoln County has the most homes with fiber (57.3%) and Catron County the fewest (15.0%); Socorro County has 48.2%.
Map of Socorro County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Socorro County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro County (this page) | 16,595 | 48.2% | 3,741 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 38/100 |
| Valencia County | 76,205 | 30.7% | 1,375 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 50/100 |
| Cibola County | 27,172 | 56.4% | 655 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Lincoln County | 20,269 | 57.3% | 1,350 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Torrance County | 15,045 | 27.4% | 654 Mbps | 6.5 | C- | 36/100 |
| Sierra County | 11,576 | 38.6% | 1,072 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 31/100 |
| Catron County | 3,579 | 15.0% | 230 Mbps | 1.3 | D- | 21/100 |
Internet in Socorro County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 3.3% of homes in Veguita to 76.6% in Socorro; by ZIP code, from 3.9% in 87062 (Veguita) to 71.8% in 87801 (Socorro). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Socorro County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro | 9,363 | 76.6% | 6,590 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Magdalena | 2,746 | 22.9% | 272 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 18/100 |
| Veguita | 1,474 | 3.3% | 110 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 44/100 |
| Lemitar | 743 | 0.0% | 47 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 37/100 |
| Bosque | 627 | 20.4% | 256 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 38/100 |
| Polvadera | 386 | 0.0% | 44 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 42/100 |
| Luis Lopez | 370 | 0.0% | 222 Mbps | 5.9 | D | 33/100 |
| San Antonio | 202 | 0.5% | 230 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 37/100 |
| San Antonito | 199 | 0.0% | 255 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 37/100 |
| San Acacia | 178 | 0.0% | 12 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 54/100 |
| Sabinal | 172 | 8.7% | 98 Mbps | 2.5 | D- | 54/100 |
| La Joya | 160 | 0.6% | 61 Mbps | 1.8 | D- | 42/100 |
| Bernardo | 128 | 0.0% | 61 Mbps | 1.7 | F | 45/100 |
| Bingham | 45 | 22.2% | 310 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 55/100 |
| Claunch | 44 | 45.5% | 592 Mbps | 2 | D | 45/100 |
| Florida | 38 | 0.0% | 88 Mbps | 7.9 | C- | 64/100 |
ZIP codes in Socorro County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87801 (Socorro) | 9,984 | 71.8% | 6,173 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 34/100 |
| 87825 (Magdalena) | 2,825 | 22.3% | 264 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 18/100 |
| 87062 (Veguita) | 1,661 | 3.9% | 109 Mbps | 3 | D- | 44/100 |
| 87823 (Lemitar) | 641 | 0.0% | 44 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 38/100 |
| 87006 (Bosque) | 583 | 24.7% | 286 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 37/100 |
| 87832 (San Antonito) | 365 | 3.0% | 246 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 39/100 |
| 87828 (Polvadera) | 282 | 0.0% | 42 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 47/100 |
| 87831 (San Acacia) | 216 | 0.0% | 13 Mbps | 3.2 | F | 54/100 |
| 87028 (La Joya) | 163 | 0.0% | 64 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 39/100 |
| 87011 (Claunch) | 17 | 35.3% | 359 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 55/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Socorro County?
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, TDS 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 Socorro County
| TDS | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| WNM Communications | 1,000 |
| Plateau | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| SDC Internet | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Choice Wireless | 25 |
| Higher Speed Internet | 10 |
| TWN Communications | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Socorro County Internet Providers
Based on 12 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Socorro County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. CenturyLink wins for second-place in New Mexico, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 65.4% coverage in Socorro County.
At a national level, based on 2459 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 Socorro County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Socorro County, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Socorro County 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 | ||
| CenturyLink |  (1) | (6) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Higher Speed Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Choice | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SDC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Socorro County
Based on data reported by Socorro County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Socorro County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 | Socorro County 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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) |  (6) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Higher Speed Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Choice | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SDC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Socorro County?
Of the providers in Socorro County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Socorro County 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. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.83 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Socorro County, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Socorro County
| ISP / Tech Type | Socorro County 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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (6) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (0) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Higher Speed Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Choice | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SDC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Socorro County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Socorro County?
TDS Fiber in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 43.2% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
WNM Communications Fiber in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WNM Communications offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, WNM Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Plateau Fiber in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Plateau offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, Plateau Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Socorro County?
Higher Speed Internet Fixed Wireless in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Higher Speed Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, Higher Speed Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
76.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.0% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
63.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.2% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
57.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
212 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.1% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 212 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
WNM Communications Fixed Wireless in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
55.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
WNM Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.5% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, WNM Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
47.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.4% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
47.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.4% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
SDC Internet Fixed Wireless in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
21.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
SDC Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.9% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, SDC Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Choice Fixed Wireless in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Choice Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.8% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, Choice Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Socorro County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Socorro County, NM.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Socorro County?
CenturyLink DSL in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
65.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 65.4% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 1.6 Mbps throughout the county.
WNM Communications DSL in Socorro County, NM
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
WNM Communications offers DSL service to 10.1% of Socorro County homes. Across the county, WNM Communications DSL has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.1 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Socorro County?
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 Socorro County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. 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 Socorro County is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Higher Speed Internet has the broadest coverage in Socorro County, available to 94.8% 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.