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Roswell, NM internet providers

Provider
CenturyLink $50.00 ** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL63%
Sparklight $45.00 200 - 940 MbpsCable100%
ENMR $40.00 10 - 1,000 MbpsFiber-optic7.125%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.

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Roswell internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: ENMR

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    48312

    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

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 98%

    DSL - 51%

    Fiber - 55%

    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.

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Average internet speeds in Roswell

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Sparklight 84 Mbps 17 Mbps Cable
CenturyLink 31 Mbps 9 Mbps DSL
Southwestern Wireless 11 Mbps 3 Mbps Wireless

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Roswell.

Compare Roswell internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Roswell – 65 Mbps

    NM – 89 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Roswell – 30 Mbps

    NM – 31 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Roswell.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Roswell

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.

CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

40 Mbps

Average availability

63%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

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, $49.16.

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, $1.07.

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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Sparklight cable internet

Provider

Sparklight

Starting price*
$45/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

50 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

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 $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Roswell, $49.16.

Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.23 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Roswell, $1.07.

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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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

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, $49.16.

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, $1.07.

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.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

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, $49.16.

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%.

Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.

Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.

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