3 Best Internet Providers in Sofia, NM
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| Sofia ISP Report Card | D | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 435 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 3 | |
| Real Sofia 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.
Sofia has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless, Fiber, and DSL 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 Sofia.
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Sofia has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless, Fiber, and DSL 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 Sofia.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Plateau
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Baca Valley Telephone and Sierra Communications
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Ethos Broadband
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Above are the top 4 providers in Sofia, 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 Sofia ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sofia, NM?
Plateau is the highest-rated internet provider in Sofia based on 5 New Mexico customer reviews, and Plateau 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 Sofia, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Sofia
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sofia Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Sofia Overall | New Mexico Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Baca Valley Telephone and Sierra Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 5 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, Plateau is the best internet service provider for Sofia residents. Plateau was rated at an average of 4.50 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 27.6% coverage in Sofia.
At a national level, based on 33 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Plateau is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.47 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sofia?
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Internet Availability Key
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 Sofia?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Sofia, the fastest internet in the city comes from Plateau.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Sofia
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Ethos Broadband | 200 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Baca Valley Telephone and Sierra Communications | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sofia
| ISP / Tech Type | Sofia Speed | New Mexico Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Baca Valley Telephone and Sierra Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Sofia ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Plateau. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Sofia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Plateau. This indicates Plateau reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sofia?
New Mexico customers rate Plateau 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.
Plateau received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Sofia customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Sofia, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sofia
| ISP / Tech Type | Sofia Affordability | New Mexico Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plateau | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Baca Valley Telephone and Sierra Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Sofia 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 Sofia below, including the metrics used and how Sofia compares to the rest of New Mexico and nation.
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Sofia | New Mexico | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sofia that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 37.93% | 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. | 435 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 Sofia. | 1.0 | 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. | 3.0 | 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. | 30% | 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. | 89% | 92% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 84% | 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. | 69% | 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. | 91% | 67% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Sofia ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Sofia is D, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Sofia is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Sofia have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Sofia 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.
84% of Sofia households have an internet connection while having 75.86% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 91% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Sofia 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 Sofia?
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
How Much Speed does a Sofia Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sofia is 3.0, which is larger than the New Mexico average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Sofia's average household income is $61,838 which is about average for the New Mexico average of $69,556 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Sofia also has 7% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New Mexico average of 16%. Additionally, 30% 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 Sofia has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Sofia households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sofia?
Plateau Fiber in Sofia, NM
Plateau offers Fiber service to 27.6% of Sofia homes. Across the city, Plateau Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Baca Valley Telephone and Sierra Communications Fiber in Sofia, NM
Baca Valley Telephone and Sierra Communications offers Fiber service to 10.3% of Sofia homes. Across the city, Baca Valley Telephone and Sierra Communications Fiber has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sofia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Sofia, NM.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sofia?
Baca Valley Telephone and Sierra Communications DSL in Sofia, NM
Baca Valley Telephone and Sierra Communications offers DSL service to 17.2% of Sofia homes. Across the city, Baca Valley Telephone and Sierra Communications 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.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sofia?
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in Sofia, NM
Ethos Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.1% of Sofia homes. Across the city, Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Sofia?
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 Sofia is Plateau.
- The fastest internet provider should be Plateau. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Plateau may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Sofia is Plateau.
- Viasat, Plateau, HughesNet, and Baca Valley Telephone and Sierra Communications has the broadest coverage in Sofia, 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 Sofia compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Sofia 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 Sofia's D ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 10 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
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