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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 63% |
| Sparklight | $50.00 | 200 - 940 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
ENMR  | $40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.125% |
| 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 | 100% |
| ENMR | $40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 57% |
| Southwestern Wireless | - | 1 - 5 Mbps | Wireless | 23% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 98.55%
3 providers - 7.28%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Roswell 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 Roswell area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Roswell residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 55% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 51% of those living in Roswell.
There are seven internet providers serving the Roswell area, and 98.55% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Roswell's seven internet providers, prices start at $25 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Roswell are CenturyLink, Sparklight, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Roswell.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Roswell residents, covering 63% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Sparklight, which covers 100% of the area. Roswell’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Roswell 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Roswell covering 63% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Roswell to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Roswell, $50.00.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Roswell, $1.09.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Roswell. These download speeds are available to 63% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Roswell's providers, 357 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.
Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to all households in Roswell covering 100% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Roswell residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Roswell, $50.00.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Roswell, $1.09.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Roswell. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Roswell's providers, 357 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 Roswell covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Roswell 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 Roswell, $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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Roswell, $1.09.
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 Roswell. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Roswell's providers, 357 Mbps.
ENMR is the fastest internet provider in Roswell with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 57% of households in Roswell. The next fastest internet provider in Roswell is ENMR, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 7.125% of the area.
Penasco Valley Telephone Coop offers the cheapest internet in Roswell with plans starting at $25/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Roswell, $50.00.
ENMR is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Roswell, covering 7.125% of the city.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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