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Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.357% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Cable | 96% |
| Penasco Valley Telephone Coop | $25.00 | 10 - 20 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 17% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | Fiber-optic | 0.426% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Penasco Valley Telephone Coop | $25.00 | 10 - 8 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
| ENMR | $40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 40% |
| Southwestern Wireless | - | 1 - 5 Mbps | Wireless | 3.877% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.80%
2 providers - 89.60%
3 providers - 14.59%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Carlsbad is slightly higher than the rest of New Mexico - 84%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Carlsbad area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Carlsbad residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 56% of those living in Carlsbad.
There are seven internet providers serving the Carlsbad area, and 89.60% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Carlsbad's seven internet providers, prices start at $25 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Carlsbad are Penasco Valley Telephone Coop, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing fiber-optic and satellite options to Carlsbad.
Fiber-optic internet from Penasco Valley Telephone Coop is available to many Carlsbad residents, covering 17% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Carlsbad’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Carlsbad residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Penasco Valley Telephone Coop offers broadband to a limited number of households in Carlsbad covering 17% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Penasco Valley Telephone Coop is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Carlsbad than other internet types.
Internet prices for Penasco Valley Telephone Coop start at $25/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Carlsbad, $50.00.
Penasco Valley Telephone Coop customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Carlsbad, $2.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Penasco Valley Telephone Coop offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in Carlsbad. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Carlsbad's providers, 15 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Carlsbad covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Carlsbad where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Carlsbad, $50.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Carlsbad, $2.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Carlsbad. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Carlsbad's providers, 15 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Carlsbad covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Carlsbad where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Carlsbad, $50.00.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Carlsbad, $2.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Carlsbad. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Carlsbad's providers, 15 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Carlsbad with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 89% of households in Carlsbad. The next fastest internet provider in Carlsbad is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 1.357% of the area.
Penasco Valley Telephone Coop offers the cheapest internet in Carlsbad with plans starting at $25/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Carlsbad, $50.00.
Penasco Valley Telephone Coop is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Carlsbad, covering 17% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in Carlsbad and is available to 1.357% of households.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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