Best Internet Providers in Winston, NM
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Winston, NM
Winston has 2 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 Winston.
Ranks compare Winston with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
Winston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Higher Speed 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 Winston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Winston, NM?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Winston?
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 Winston
How Winston Compares to Places Its Size
Winston's report card score is in the bottom 11% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | Winston | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Sierra County | New Mexico | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 17.7% | bottom 30% | 38.6% | 33.5% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 316 Mbps | bottom 14% | 1,072 Mbps | 1,633 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.2 | bottom 5% | 4.4 | 7.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | bottom 5% | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 15% | 17% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 90% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 84% | 87% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | top 41% | 54% | 68% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 19% | 70% | 76% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $54,616 | bottom 22% | $41,794 | $72,304 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 1% | bottom 1% | 6% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 17.7% of homes in Winston, against 38.6% across Sierra County and 33.5% across New Mexico. Households in Winston are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $54,616 (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 Winston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Winston?
Windstream Fiber in Winston, NM
Availability:
17.7%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 17.7% of Winston homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Winston?
Higher Speed Internet Fixed Wireless in Winston, NM
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Higher Speed Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Winston homes. Across the city, Higher Speed Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Winston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Winston, NM.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Winston?
Windstream DSL in Winston, NM
Availability:
79.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
109 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 79.8% of Winston homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 109 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Winston from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Winston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Winston has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Winston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Winston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87943 | 213 | 16.4% | 323 Mbps | 1.2 | D- | 55/100 |
How Winston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Winston that have their own pages are all within 36 miles. Among them, Williamsburg has the most homes with fiber (55.5%) and Elephant Butte the fewest (20.0%); Winston has 17.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston (this page) | 198 | 17.7% | 316 Mbps | 1.2 | D- | 55/100 |
| Truth Or Consequences | 6,230 | 29.2% | 1,234 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 31/100 |
| Elephant Butte | 1,784 | 20.0% | 930 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 22/100 |
| Williamsburg | 1,003 | 55.5% | 1,066 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 33/100 |
| Mimbres | 755 | 28.1% | 336 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 37/100 |
| Caballo | 616 | 96.8% | 984 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Hillsboro | 330 | 90.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 46/100 |
| Cuchillo | 222 | 58.1% | 658 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 29/100 |
| San Lorenzo | 220 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 36/100 |
| Monticello | 150 | 0.0% | 138 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 53/100 |
| Kingston | 40 | 92.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 46/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Winston?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Winston
| Windstream | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Higher Speed Internet | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Winston. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Winston Internet Providers
At a national level, based on 99 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Windstream is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.35 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Winston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Winston, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Winston Overall | New Mexico Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) |  (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Higher Speed Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Winston
Based on data reported by Winston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Winston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 325 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
| ISP / Tech Type | Winston Speed | New Mexico Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Higher Speed Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Winston?
The table below shows how customers in Winston, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Winston
| ISP / Tech Type | Winston Affordability | New Mexico Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (0) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Higher Speed Internet | (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 Winston?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Winston, available to 79.8% 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.