| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 65% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.463% |
Cyber Mesa Telecom  | $34.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 37% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| NMSURF | $39.99 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Cibola Wireless | $49.95 | 3 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Cyber Mesa Telecom | $34.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 22% |
| La Canada Wireless Association | - | 7 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 5.243% |
*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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.03%
2 providers - 96.11%
3 providers - 38.55%
4+ providers - 6.71%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe area will have access to cable, which covers 92% of Santa Fe residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 27% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.920% of those living in Santa Fe.
There are eight internet providers serving the Santa Fe area, and 96.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Santa Fe's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 11 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 115 Mbps | 106 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 36 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 137 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| La Canada Wireless Association | 13 Mbps | 9 Mbps | Wireless |
| NMSURF | 21 Mbps | 5 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Santa Fe.
The largest internet providers in Santa Fe are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and Cyber Mesa Telecom bringing cable and DSL options to Santa Fe.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Santa Fe residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 65% of the area. Santa Fe’s third most-available internet provider, Cyber Mesa Telecom, offers DSL to around 37% of Santa Fe 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Santa Fe covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Santa Fe residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Santa Fe, $48.55.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Fe, $2.56.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Santa Fe. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Santa Fe's providers, 339 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Santa Fe covering 65% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe, $48.55.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Fe, $2.56.
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 Santa Fe. These download speeds are available to 65% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Santa Fe's providers, 339 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Cyber Mesa Telecom offers broadband to some, but not many households in Santa Fe covering 37% of the area.
DSL internet from Cyber Mesa Telecom uses telephone lines in Santa Fe 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 Cyber Mesa Telecom start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Santa Fe, $48.55.
Cyber Mesa Telecom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $6.99 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Santa Fe, $2.56.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cyber Mesa Telecom offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 7 Mbps in Santa Fe. These download speeds are available to 37% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Santa Fe's providers, 339 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Santa Fe, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Santa Fe, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Santa Fe and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Santa Fe at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Santa Fe at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Santa Fe residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Santa Fe may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Santa Fe cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Santa Fe with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Santa Fe. The next fastest internet provider in Santa Fe is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 65% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Santa Fe with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Santa Fe, $48.55.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Santa Fe, covering 0.463% of the city.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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