In Picacho there are 4 residential internet providers covering 65.73% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 487 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 Picacho
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 Picacho are not shown.
Picacho 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 65.73% of Picacho. 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 PVT. Now you can call companies in Picacho with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Picacho?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Picacho.
Internet Speed Key
The average Picacho home can get up to 487 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 30.77% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.90% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Picacho.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Picacho, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Picacho?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Picacho you live. If speed is your main concern, satellite will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 30.77% of Picacho homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 28.67%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 34.27% of Picacho homes.
Internet Market Health in Picacho
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Picacho 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 Picacho based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Picacho internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Picacho homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, 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. Picacho 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, Picacho badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Picacho, along with details on where in Picacho and at what speeds.
Penasco Valley Telephone DSL in Picacho, NM
PVT DSL coverage
About 63.64%, or 91 people, have PVT DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Picacho area. PVT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Picacho.
Penasco Valley Telephone DSL download speeds
PVT is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Picacho. Versus other DSL providers in the area, PVT DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Picacho. The fastest plan anyone in Picacho can order from PVT goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Picacho customers is up to 22 Mbps.
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- 82.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone DSL upload speeds
In Picacho download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PVT DSL. Compared to other ISPs, PVT is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Picacho DSL providers. PVT offers 2 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 Picacho is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, PVT customers can get speeds up to 2.6 Mbps.
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- 82.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone Fiber in Picacho, NM
PVT fiber coverage
About 30.77%, or 44 people, have PVT fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and southwest Picacho area. PVT is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Picacho.
Penasco Valley Telephone fiber download speeds
PVT is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Picacho. Versus other fiber providers in the area, PVT fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Picacho. The fastest plan anyone in Picacho can order from PVT goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Picacho customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Penasco Valley Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Picacho download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PVT fiber. Compared to other ISPs, PVT is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Picacho fiber providers. PVT offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Picacho is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Picacho, NM
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 23.78%, or 34 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Picacho 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 Picacho.
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 Picacho. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Picacho. The fastest plan anyone in Picacho can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Picacho customers is up to 76 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Picacho 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 the fastest compared to other Picacho fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 Picacho 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Picacho Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Picacho or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Picacho compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Internet speeds in Picacho are slower versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 1,374 Mbps in New Mexico versus 487 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 65.73% in Picacho.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Picacho 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
- Hondo, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Patricio, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glencoe, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ruidoso Downs, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Stanton, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roswell, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alto, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ruidoso, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Midway, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dexter, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Holmes Mill, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- High Flats, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillside, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hite, UT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hoffmans, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Holcomb, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Holcut, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Holder, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hollonville, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hollowayville, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds