In Catron County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 82.79% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 174 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Catron County
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 Catron County are not shown.
Catron County 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 82.79% of Catron County. 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 Catron County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Catron County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Catron County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Catron County home can get up to 174 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 10.98% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.58% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Catron County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Catron County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Catron County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Catron County you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.98% of Catron County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 66.25%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.56%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 17.21% of Catron County homes.
Internet Market Health in Catron County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Catron County 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 Catron County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Catron County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Catron County homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Catron County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 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, Catron County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Catron County, along with details on where in Catron County and at what speeds.
WNM Communications DSL in Catron County, NM
WNM Communications DSL coverage
About 81.75%, or 2,926 people, have WNM Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Catron County area. WNM Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Catron County.
WNM Communications DSL download speeds
WNM Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Catron County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, WNM Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Catron County. The fastest plan anyone in Catron County can order from WNM Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Catron County customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 83.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
WNM Communications DSL upload speeds
In Catron County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WNM Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, WNM Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Catron County DSL providers. WNM Communications offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Catron County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, WNM Communications customers can get speeds up to 4.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
WNM Communications Fiber in Catron County, NM
WNM Communications fiber coverage
About 10.98%, or 393 people, have WNM Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and north Catron County area. WNM Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Catron County.
WNM Communications fiber download speeds
WNM Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Catron County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, WNM Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Catron County. The fastest plan anyone in Catron County can order from WNM Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Catron County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WNM Communications fiber upload speeds
In Catron County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for WNM Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, WNM Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Catron County fiber providers. WNM Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Catron County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WNM Communications Fixed Wireless in Catron County, NM
WNM Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 4.83%, or 173 people, have WNM Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, and east Catron County area. WNM Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Catron County.
WNM Communications fixed wireless download speeds
WNM Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Catron County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, WNM Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Catron County. The fastest plan anyone in Catron County can order from WNM Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Catron County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
WNM Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Catron County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WNM Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, WNM Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Catron County fixed wireless providers. WNM Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Catron County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Catron County, NM
TWN Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 3.19%, or 114 people, have TWN Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and northwest Catron County area. TWN Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Catron County.
TWN Communications fixed wireless download speeds
TWN Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Catron County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, TWN Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Catron County. The fastest plan anyone in Catron County can order from TWN Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Catron County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 98.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
TWN Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Catron County 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 slowest compared to other Catron County fixed wireless providers. TWN Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Catron County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TWN Communications customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 98.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Catron County, NM
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 3.13%, or 112 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and southwest Catron County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Catron County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Catron County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Catron County. The fastest plan anyone in Catron County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Catron County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Catron County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Catron County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Catron County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Catron County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Catron County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Catron County compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Internet speeds in Catron County are slower versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 1,374 Mbps in New Mexico versus 174 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New Mexico is 98.35% versus 82.79% in Catron County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Catron County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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