Internet providers in Las Cruces, NM

Internet in Las Cruces

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Las Cruces area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Las Cruces Residential Internet Coverage

Much of Las Cruces_ lifestyle and culture comes from the massive influx of college students each fall. Nearly 10% of residents are teachers and the whole community is well-educated and considered middle-income. It_s also a diverse community with more than 50% of residents of Hispanic or Latino origin. With such an emphasis on the college community, high-speed internet is necessary to assist in educational goals. Compared with 74% of New Mexico, 95% of Las Cruces residents can connect to these services.

DSL is provided by CenturyLink to 95% of homes. CenturyLink has also begun offering fiber optics to 1% of residents closes to the university. Xfinity provides cable internet to 93% of area residents. For residents between the airport and the Pena Blanca Wilderness Study Area, 1% of residents can also access copper wire from TW Telecom.

Businesses have the option to get copper wire or DSL from Megapath. In addition, Level 3 Communications have begun offering fiber optics to 1% of Las Cruces commercial enterprises.

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Average download speed
159.55 Mbps

Average upload speed
16.23 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
26.42 ms

Average jitter
33.36 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Las Cruces?

Xfinity - High speeds widely available
CenturyLink - Low-cost options
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

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Summary of Las Cruces internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
CenturyLink	DSL	100 Mbps	3.4/5	View Plans for CenturyLink
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Southwestern Wireless	Fixed Wireless	5 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for Southwestern Wireless
TWN Communications	Fixed Wireless	15 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for TWN Communications