In 88242 there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 95.69% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 66 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 DSL internet providers in 88242, NM.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in 88242
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 88242 are not shown.
88242 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 88242 is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 95.69% of 88242. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in 88242 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in 88242?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in 88242.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average 88242 home can get up to 66 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the zip is 300 Mbps, which 3.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 50.75% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 88242.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of 88242, and slower in the south areas of the zip.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in 88242?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 88242 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.24% of 88242 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.54% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for 1.09%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.13%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 88242 homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 88242, along with details on where in 88242 and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in 88242, NM
Windstream DSL coverage
About 95.69%, or 7,555 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 88242 area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 88242.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 88242. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout 88242. The fastest plan anyone in 88242 can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 88242 customers is up to 66 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 53.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In 88242 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 88242 DSL providers. Windstream offers 8 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 88242 is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.5% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 53.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
88242 DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 88242 or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in 88242 compare to the rest of New Mexico?
DSL internet speeds in 88242 are much faster versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 0.00 Mbps in New Mexico versus 66 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the zip. Average DSL coverage in New Mexico is 0.00% versus 95.69% in 88242.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 88242 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
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- 79549, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 88354, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 79526, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Zip Codes with Similar Populations
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- 79838, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- 19510, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- 06870, CT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- 53821, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds