In Caprock there are 6 residential internet providers covering 56.67% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 19 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Caprock
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 Caprock are not shown.
Caprock 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
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Internet service is available in 56.67% of Caprock. 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 Windstream. Now you can call companies in Caprock with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Caprock?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Caprock.
Internet Speed Key
The average Caprock home can get up to 19 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 50 Mbps, which 13.33% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 43.33% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Caprock.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Caprock, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Caprock?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Caprock you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Caprock homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 56.67%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 43.33% of Caprock homes.
Internet Market Health in Caprock
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Caprock 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 Caprock based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Caprock internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Caprock homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Caprock internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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, Caprock badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Caprock, along with details on where in Caprock and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Caprock, NM
Windstream DSL coverage
About 13.33%, or 4 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Caprock 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 Caprock.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Caprock. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Caprock. The fastest plan anyone in Caprock can order from Windstream goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Caprock customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Caprock download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Caprock DSL providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Caprock is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone Fixed Wireless in Caprock, NM
PVT fixed wireless coverage
About 43.33%, or 13 people, have PVT fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Caprock area. PVT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Caprock.
Penasco Valley Telephone fixed wireless download speeds
PVT is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Caprock. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, PVT fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Caprock. The fastest plan anyone in Caprock can order from PVT goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Caprock customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone fixed wireless upload speeds
In Caprock download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PVT fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, PVT is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Caprock fixed wireless providers. PVT offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Caprock is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Caprock, NM
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 13.33%, or 4 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Caprock 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 Caprock.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Caprock. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Caprock. The fastest plan anyone in Caprock can order from Windstream goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Caprock customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Caprock download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Caprock fixed wireless providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Caprock is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Caprock, NM
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 13.33%, or 4 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Caprock area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Caprock.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Caprock. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Caprock. The fastest plan anyone in Caprock can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Caprock customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Caprock download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Caprock fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Caprock is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Caprock, NM
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 13.33%, or 4 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Caprock area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Caprock.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Caprock. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Caprock. The fastest plan anyone in Caprock can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Caprock customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Caprock download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Caprock fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Caprock is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Caprock Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Caprock or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Caprock compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Internet speeds in Caprock are slower versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 1,374 Mbps in New Mexico versus 19 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New Mexico is 98.35% versus 56.67% in Caprock.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Caprock 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 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
- Lovington, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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Cities with Similar Populations
- Lochgelly, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pigeon, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pickelville, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Phillippy, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pequaming, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pentecost, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pegram, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lutie, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Los Pachecos, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pinehurst, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds