In Otero County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 76.22% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 890 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Otero County, NM.
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Otero County, NM Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Otero County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Otero County are not shown.
Otero County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Otero County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 76.22% of Otero County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is TDS. Call one of the companies with service in Otero County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Otero County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Otero County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Otero County home can get up to 890 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 59.44% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 16.79% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Otero County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Otero County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Otero County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Otero County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 30.47% of Otero County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 56.44% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.30%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.43%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.37% of Otero County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Otero County, along with details on where in Otero County and at what speeds.
TDS Cable in Otero County, NM
TDS cable coverage
About 57.38%, or 38,925 people, have TDS cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, west, northwest, south, northeast, and southwest Otero County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Otero County.
TDS cable download speeds
TDS is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otero County. Versus other cable providers in the area, TDS cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Otero County. The fastest plan anyone in Otero County can order from TDS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Otero County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TDS cable upload speeds
In Otero County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS cable. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Otero County cable providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otero County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Chaparral CableVision Cable in Otero County, NM
Chaparral CableVision cable coverage
About 16.79%, or 11,387 people, have Chaparral CableVision cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Otero County area. Chaparral CableVision is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Otero County.
Chaparral CableVision cable download speeds
Chaparral CableVision is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otero County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Chaparral CableVision cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Otero County. The fastest plan anyone in Otero County can order from Chaparral CableVision goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Otero County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Chaparral CableVision cable upload speeds
In Otero County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Chaparral CableVision cable. Compared to other ISPs, Chaparral CableVision is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Otero County cable providers. Chaparral CableVision offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otero County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone Cable in Otero County, NM
PVT cable coverage
About 2.06%, or 1,396 people, have PVT cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Otero County area. PVT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Otero County.
Penasco Valley Telephone cable download speeds
PVT is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Otero County. Versus other cable providers in the area, PVT cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Otero County. The fastest plan anyone in Otero County can order from PVT goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Otero County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone cable upload speeds
In Otero County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PVT cable. Compared to other ISPs, PVT is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Otero County cable providers. PVT offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Otero County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Otero County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Otero County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Otero County compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Cable internet speeds in Otero County are much faster versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 0.00 Mbps in New Mexico versus 890 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in New Mexico is 0.00% versus 76.22% in Otero County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Otero County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Grant County, NM: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Fisher County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jones County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Shackelford County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stephens County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Palo Pinto County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
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- Union County, OH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Vermilion County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Walker County, AL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Walla Walla County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Allegany County, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds