In Lincoln there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 90.21% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 29 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 Lincoln, NM.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Lincoln
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 Lincoln are not shown.
Lincoln Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Lincoln is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 90.21% of Lincoln. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is PVT. Call one of the companies with service in Lincoln above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Lincoln?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Lincoln.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Lincoln home can get up to 29 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 7.66% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.74% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lincoln.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Lincoln, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Lincoln?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lincoln you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 38.30% of Lincoln homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 51.91%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 9.79% of Lincoln homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lincoln, along with details on where in Lincoln and at what speeds.
Penasco Valley Telephone DSL in Lincoln, NM
PVT DSL coverage
About 82.55%, or 194 people, have PVT DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, west, and southeast Lincoln area. PVT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lincoln.
Penasco Valley Telephone DSL download speeds
PVT is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln. Versus other DSL providers in the area, PVT DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln can order from PVT goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lincoln customers is up to 22 Mbps.
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- 80.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PVT DSL. Compared to other ISPs, PVT is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lincoln DSL providers. PVT offers 2 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 Lincoln is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, PVT customers can get speeds up to 2.6 Mbps.
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- 80.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Lincoln, NM
Windstream DSL coverage
About 7.66%, or 18 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and north Lincoln area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lincoln.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lincoln. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lincoln. The fastest plan anyone in Lincoln can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Lincoln customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Lincoln download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lincoln DSL providers. Windstream offers 2 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 Lincoln is up to 23 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 17 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.6% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 44.4% up to 17.0 Mbps
Lincoln DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lincoln or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Lincoln compare to the rest of New Mexico?
DSL internet speeds in Lincoln are much faster versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 0.00 Mbps in New Mexico versus 29 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in New Mexico is 0.00% versus 90.21% in Lincoln.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lincoln 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
- San Patricio, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Stanton, NM: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Capitan, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alto, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nogal, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tinnie, NM: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra Vista, NM: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Carrizozo, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oscura, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Midway, NM: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Iduna, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Immanuel, AR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Indian Gap, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Indiana Beach, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ingram, AL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Inmanfield, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ira, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hyde Manor, VT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds