In Chama there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.17% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 205 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 Chama
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 Chama are not shown.
Chama 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 99.17% of Chama. 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 Ethos Broadband. Now you can call companies in Chama with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Chama?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Chama.
Internet Speed Key
The average Chama home can get up to 205 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Chama.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Chama, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Chama?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Chama 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 1.08% of Chama homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 11.58%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 86.50%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Chama homes.
Internet Market Health in Chama
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Chama 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 Chama based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Chama 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, Chama homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, 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. Chama internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Chama badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Chama, along with details on where in Chama and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Chama, NM
Windstream DSL coverage
About 86.67%, or 1,040 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, central, northwest, southwest, southeast, and south Chama area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chama.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chama. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Chama. The fastest plan anyone in Chama can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chama customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 32.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 29.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Chama 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 Chama DSL providers. Windstream offers 13 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 Chama is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 22.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 33.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 29.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in Chama, NM
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 98.58%, or 1,183 people, have Ethos Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chama area. Ethos Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chama.
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Ethos Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chama. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ethos Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Chama. The fastest plan anyone in Chama can order from Ethos Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chama customers is up to 192 Mbps.
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- 92.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chama download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ethos Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ethos Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chama fixed wireless providers. Ethos Broadband offers 3 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 Chama is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Ethos Broadband customers can get speeds up to 39 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Chama, NM
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 18.25%, or 219 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Chama 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 small portion of Chama.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chama. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chama. The fastest plan anyone in Chama can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Chama customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Chama 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Chama fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chama is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Chama Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Chama or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Chama compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Internet speeds in Chama are slower versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 1,374 Mbps in New Mexico versus 205 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New Mexico is 98.35% versus 99.17% in Chama.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Chama 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
- Los Ojos, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ensenada, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tierra Amarilla, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rutheron, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monero, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dulce, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Young Place, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ignacio, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cerro, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Questa, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Thompson, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Waterford, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mill Run, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carlsbad North, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Hope, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Musella, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chula, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Narrowsburg, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Enterprise, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wright, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds