In Hidalgo County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 95.12% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 124 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County are not shown.
Hidalgo 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 95.12% of Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Hidalgo County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hidalgo County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hidalgo County home can get up to 124 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 4.26% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hidalgo County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Hidalgo County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Hidalgo County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hidalgo County you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.26% of Hidalgo County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 16.52%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 74.34%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.88% of Hidalgo County homes.
Internet Market Health in Hidalgo County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.3 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Hidalgo County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hidalgo County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Hidalgo County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Hidalgo County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hidalgo County, along with details on where in Hidalgo County and at what speeds.
WNM Communications DSL in Hidalgo County, NM
WNM Communications DSL coverage
About 64.84%, or 2,709 people, have WNM Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northeast, east, west, and northwest Hidalgo County area. WNM Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hidalgo County.
WNM Communications DSL download speeds
WNM Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, WNM Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County customers is up to 45 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 86.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
WNM Communications DSL upload speeds
In Hidalgo 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 slowest compared to other Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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
- 86.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Valley Telecom Group DSL in Hidalgo County, NM
Valley Telecom Group DSL coverage
About 23.84%, or 996 people, have Valley Telecom Group DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, southwest, central, east, southeast, and south Hidalgo County area. Valley Telecom Group is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hidalgo County.
Valley Telecom Group DSL download speeds
Valley Telecom Group is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Valley Telecom Group DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo County can order from Valley Telecom Group goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hidalgo County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 31.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Valley Telecom Group DSL upload speeds
In Hidalgo County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Valley Telecom Group DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Valley Telecom Group is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hidalgo County DSL providers. Valley Telecom Group offers 4 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 Hidalgo County is up to 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Valley Telecom Group customers can get speeds up to 8.7 Mbps.
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- 31.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Valley Telecom Group Fiber in Hidalgo County, NM
Valley Telecom Group fiber coverage
About 4.26%, or 178 people, have Valley Telecom Group fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, southeast, and southwest Hidalgo County area. Valley Telecom Group is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hidalgo County.
Valley Telecom Group fiber download speeds
Valley Telecom Group is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Valley Telecom Group fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo County can order from Valley Telecom Group goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hidalgo County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Valley Telecom Group fiber upload speeds
In Hidalgo County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Valley Telecom Group fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Valley Telecom Group is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hidalgo County fiber providers. Valley Telecom Group offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hidalgo County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, NM
TWN Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 86.79%, or 3,626 people, have TWN Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northeast, northwest, west, east, and south Hidalgo County area. TWN Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hidalgo County.
TWN Communications fixed wireless download speeds
TWN Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, TWN Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo County can order from TWN Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hidalgo County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
TWN Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County fixed wireless providers. TWN Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hidalgo County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, NM
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 68.09%, or 2,845 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northeast, east, northwest, and west Hidalgo 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 much of Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hidalgo County customers is up to 47 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hidalgo 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 average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Hidalgo County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Hidalgo County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 7.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
WNM Communications Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, NM
WNM Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 60.41%, or 2,524 people, have WNM Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northeast, east, and west Hidalgo County area. WNM Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hidalgo County.
WNM Communications fixed wireless download speeds
WNM Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, WNM Communications fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo County can order from WNM Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Hidalgo County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
WNM Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hidalgo County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WNM Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, WNM Communications is average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Hidalgo County fixed wireless providers. WNM 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 Hidalgo County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, WNM Communications customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, NM
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 56.27%, or 2,351 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northeast, east, southwest, and northwest Hidalgo County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hidalgo County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hidalgo County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 2.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hidalgo County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hidalgo County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Hidalgo County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hidalgo County, NM
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 56.27%, or 2,351 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, northeast, east, southwest, and northwest Hidalgo County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hidalgo County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hidalgo County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hidalgo County. The fastest plan anyone in Hidalgo County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hidalgo County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hidalgo County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hidalgo County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Hidalgo County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Hidalgo County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hidalgo County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hidalgo County compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Internet speeds in Hidalgo County are slower versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 1,374 Mbps in New Mexico versus 124 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New Mexico is 98.35% versus 95.12% in Hidalgo County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hidalgo 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.
Nearby Counties
- Luna County, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Howard County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mitchell County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Callahan County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eastland County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Erath County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pawnee County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Mackinac County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Macon County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison Parish, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Owsley County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Owyhee County, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds