4 Best Internet Providers in Upper Rociada, NM
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| Upper Rociada ISP Report Card | F | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 64 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 4 | |
| Real Upper Rociada 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.
Upper Rociada has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Upper Rociada.
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Upper Rociada has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Upper Rociada.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Upper Rociada, 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 Upper Rociada ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Upper Rociada, NM?
DesertGate Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Upper Rociada based on 6 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 Upper Rociada, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Upper Rociada
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Upper Rociada Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Upper Rociada Overall | New Mexico Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| DesertGate Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 6 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, DesertGate Internet is the best internet service provider for Upper Rociada residents. DesertGate Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in New Mexico, with 2.75 out of 5 stars and 2.6% coverage in Upper Rociada.
At a national level, based on 477 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 Upper Rociada?
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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 Upper Rociada?
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, Viasat 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 Upper Rociada
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| DesertGate Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Upper Rociada
| ISP / Tech Type | Upper Rociada Speed | New Mexico Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| DesertGate Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Upper Rociada ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Viasat. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Upper Rociada. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 Upper Rociada?
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. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Upper Rociada customers with an average price rating of 3.25 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Upper Rociada, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Upper Rociada
| ISP / Tech Type | Upper Rociada Affordability | New Mexico Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| DesertGate Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Upper Rociada 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 Upper Rociada below, including the metrics used and how Upper Rociada compares to the rest of New Mexico and nation.
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Upper Rociada | New Mexico | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Upper Rociada that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 0.00% | 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. | 64 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 Upper Rociada. | 2.0 | 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. | 2.1 | 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. | 21% | 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. | 90% | 92% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 81% | 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. | 24% | 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. | 31% | 67% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Upper Rociada ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Upper Rociada is F, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Upper Rociada is high with a score of 23 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Upper Rociada have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Upper Rociada 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.
81% of Upper Rociada households have an internet connection while having 77.78% availability. 24% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 41% 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 24% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 31% subscribe to it. A very low number of Upper Rociada 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 Upper Rociada?
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 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: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 14 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
How Much Speed does a Upper Rociada Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Upper Rociada is 2.1, which is smaller than the New Mexico average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Upper Rociada's average household income is $75,315 which is higher than the New Mexico average of $69,556 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Upper Rociada also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New Mexico average of 16%. Additionally, 21% 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 Upper Rociada has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Upper Rociada households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Upper Rociada?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Upper Rociada, NM.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Upper Rociada?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Upper Rociada, NM.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Upper Rociada?
La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative DSL in Upper Rociada, NM
La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative offers DSL service to 27.5% of Upper Rociada homes. Across the city, La Jicarita Rural Telephone Cooperative DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Upper Rociada, NM
Centurylink offers DSL service to 2.6% of Upper Rociada homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Upper Rociada?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Upper Rociada, NM
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.6% of Upper Rociada homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
DesertGate Internet Fixed Wireless in Upper Rociada, NM
DesertGate Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.2% of Upper Rociada homes. Across the city, DesertGate Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 50, with an average of 29 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Upper Rociada?
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 Upper Rociada is DesertGate Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Viasat. 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 Upper Rociada is DesertGate Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Upper Rociada, 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 Upper Rociada compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Upper Rociada 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 Upper Rociada's F ISP Report Card and 23 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
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