In 88038 there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 48 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.
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4 Internet Service Providers in 88038
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 88038 are not shown.
88038 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of 88038. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is WNM Communications. Now you can call companies in 88038 with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in 88038?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 88038.
Internet Speed Key
The average 88038 home can get up to 48 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 50 Mbps, which 93.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.38% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 88038.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of 88038, and slower in the south areas of the zip.
What type of internet should I choose in 88038?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 88038 you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of 88038 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for 100.00%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 88038 homes.
Internet Market Health in 88038
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 88038 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 88038 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
88038 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 88038 homes have 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. 88038 internet customers who want faster speeds have 2 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 88038 badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 88038, along with details on where in 88038 and at what speeds.
WNM Communications DSL in 88038, NM
WNM Communications DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 188 people, have WNM Communications DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 88038 area. WNM Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of 88038.
WNM Communications DSL download speeds
WNM Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 88038. Versus other DSL providers in the area, WNM Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 88038. The fastest plan anyone in 88038 can order from WNM Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 88038 customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 93.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
WNM Communications DSL upload speeds
In 88038 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WNM Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, WNM Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 88038 DSL providers. WNM Communications offers 2 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 88038 is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, WNM Communications customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
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- 93.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in 88038, NM
TWN Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 188 people, have TWN Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 88038 area. TWN Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of 88038.
TWN Communications fixed wireless download speeds
TWN Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 88038. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, TWN Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 88038. The fastest plan anyone in 88038 can order from TWN Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 88038 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
TWN Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In 88038 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TWN Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, TWN Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 88038 fixed wireless providers. TWN Communications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 88038 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
88038 Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 88038 or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in 88038 compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Internet speeds in 88038 are slower versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 1,374 Mbps in New Mexico versus 48 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in New Mexico is 98.35% versus 100.00% in 88038.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 88038 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- 88028, NM: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- 88025, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- 88051, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 88049, NM: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- 85534, AZ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 88041, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 85533, AZ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 85540, AZ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 88042, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Zip Codes with Similar Populations
- 25134, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- 95981, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 95646, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- 92266, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 85931, AZ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 31067, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 30334, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 30151, GA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- 28342, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- 26572, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds