In Bent there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 94.65% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 94 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 Bent, NM.
To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in Bent, NM please click below.
DSL Internet Service Provider in Bent
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 Bent are not shown.
Bent Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bent is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 94.65% of Bent. 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 Bent above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Bent?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Bent.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Bent home can get up to 94 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 32.51% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.05% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bent.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Bent, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Bent?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bent you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 35.80% of Bent homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 61.73%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.47%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bent homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bent, along with details on where in Bent and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Bent, NM

Windstream DSL coverage
About 94.65%, or 230 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, east, northwest, northeast, west, and southeast Bent area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bent.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bent. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Bent. The fastest plan anyone in Bent can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bent customers is up to 94 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 30.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Bent 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 Bent DSL providers. Windstream offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bent is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 23 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.8% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 40.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bent DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bent or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Bent compare to the rest of New Mexico?
DSL internet speeds in Bent are much faster versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 0.00 Mbps in New Mexico versus 94 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in New Mexico is 0.00% versus 94.65% in Bent.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bent 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Mescalero, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tularosa, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ponderosa Heights, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hot Springs Landing, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Elephant Butte, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Truth Or Consequences, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dexter, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Williamsburg, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hagerman, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cuchillo, NM: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Shell, WY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dutch John, UT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Fryeburg, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Elida, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shinhopple, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Troy, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sharon, ND: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rada, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gros Cap, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pond Gap, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds


