Internet Providers in El Prado, NM
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Residential Internet Statistics for El Prado, NM
| Internet Providers: | 10 |
|---|---|
| Internet Plans: | 10 |
| Fastest Speed Available: | 1,200 Mbps |
| Average Plan Price: | $69.66 |
Most Popular Residential Internet Providers in El Prado, New Mexico
94.1% Available
60 Mbps
Download
5 Mbps
Upload
16.9% Available
1,200 Mbps
Download
35 Mbps
Upload
100% Available
50 Mbps
Download
3 Mbps
Upload
Internet Access in El Prado, New Mexico
DSL lines and Cable lines are widely available broadband types throughout El Prado, featuring 94.06 and 16.86 percent coverage.
We should note here that since FCC data is currently collected twice a year and only released six months after, availability shown here may not be complete.
Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) and HughesNet are El Prado's primary wired broadband providers.
CenturyLink is also a commonly available Internet choice for El Prado, offering primarily DSL service in 94 percent of the area. TaosNet offers an alternative wireless service to virtually one hundred percent of the local area. Keep in mind that it needs roof access or line of site with a TaosNet tower or access point.
The average El Prado resident is faced with 4 options for home Internet, which is about normal compared to the US generally. El Prado is currently the 130th most-connected city in New Mexico, as measured by number of ISPs per census block. Underserved blocks are low, with only 1,000 limited to a single broadband option. Click into the map on this page to explore data about neighborhoods within El Prado and see Internet availability statistics at the census block level.
- There are 10 internet providers in El Prado with 8 of those offering residential service
- El Prado is the 130th most connected city in New Mexico ahead of Questa, Angel Fire, and Alcalde, but behind Ranchos De Taos and Taos.
Internet Statistics 2021
28.4% of consumers in El Prado
1,000 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In El Prado, New Mexico
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Carson Internet | 500 Mbps | Fiber | 16s |
| CenturyLink | 60 Mbps | DSL | 2m 16s |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 6s |
| Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) | 50 Mbps | Satellite | 2m 43s |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s |
Summary of Internet Providers Availability in El Prado, New Mexico
- CenturyLink - 94.1% Availability in El Prado - Speeds up to 60 Mbps
- Kit Carson Internet - 66.6% Availability in El Prado - Speeds up to 500 Mbps
- Xfinity - 16.9% Availability in El Prado - Speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
- Viasat - 100.0% Availability in El Prado - Speeds up to 50 Mbps
- HughesNet - 100.0% Availability in El Prado - Speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
Internet Provider Competition Map For El Prado
The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.
This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Data Caps in El Prado
Internet companies have been moving to add data limits on residential broadband plans recently. Some major Internet providers in El Prado — CenturyLink included — have data caps according to our most recent data. Data caps in general fall on a wide range, and can be anywhere from 250 Gigabytes up to one Terabyte or more. Data limits are usually quite high, so they don't affect most users. Most providers offer an official meter to track usage. On the whole, data caps have been increasing as the standard for video quality grows. If you're subscribing to service from CenturyLink in El Prado, be sure to verify any data caps for your specific plan before signing up.