Compare 87505 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Santa Fe – 98 Mbps
NM – 89 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Santa Fe – 16 Mbps
NM – 31 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Santa Fe.
Internet providers in 87505
Find internet providers serving the 87505 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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87505 internet providers
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 68% |
Cyber Mesa Telecom  | $34.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 39% |
| ENMR | $40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.420% |
| Tularosa Basin Telephone Co | - | 25 - 200 Mbps | DSL | 2.080% |
| Tularosa Basin Telephone Co | - | 25 - 200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.080% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Cibola Wireless | $49.95 | 3 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| NMSURF | $39.99 | 10 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 94% |
| Cyber Mesa Telecom | $34.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 31% |
| La Canada Wireless Association | - | 7 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 25% |
| Tularosa Basin Telephone Co | - | 25 - 200 Mbps | Wireless | 2.080% |
*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.
Need help?87505 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
22480
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.80%
2 providers - 98.58%
3 providers - 44.40%
4+ providers - 5.68%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 87505 ZIP code 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 87505 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 94% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 29% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 11% of those living in the 87505 ZIP code.
There are 10 internet providers serving the 87505 area, and 98.58% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 10 internet providers in 87505, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Santa Fe
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 139 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 2 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| NMSURF | 18 Mbps | 9 Mbps | Wireless |
| CenturyLink | 38 Mbps | 29 Mbps | DSL |
| La Canada Wireless Association | 11 Mbps | 9 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Santa Fe.
Top high-speed internet providers in 87505
The largest internet providers serving the 87505 ZIP code are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and Cyber Mesa Telecom bringing cable and DSL options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 87505 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 68% of the area. Santa Fe’s third most-available internet provider, Cyber Mesa Telecom, offers DSL to around 39% of residents in the 87505 ZIP code.
Xfinity cable internet
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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 all households in the 87505 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 87505 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, $47.48.
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, $2.97.
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 87505 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Santa Fe's providers, 297 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 87505 ZIP code, covering 68% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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, $47.48.
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, $2.97.
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 87505 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 68% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Santa Fe's providers, 297 Mbps.
Cyber Mesa Telecom DSL internet
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DSL from Cyber Mesa Telecom offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 87505 ZIP code, covering 39% of the area.
DSL internet from Cyber Mesa Telecom uses telephone lines 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, $47.48.
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, $2.97.
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 4 Mbps in 87505 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 39% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Santa Fe's providers, 297 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 87505 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 87505 and the greater Santa Fe area. 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 in the 87505 ZIP, 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.
Internet providers in 87505 frequently asked questions
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 87505 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 87505. The next fastest internet provider in the 87505 ZIP code is ENMR, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.420% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 87505 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Santa Fe, $47.48.
ENMR is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 87505 ZIP code, covering 2.420% of the city. Tularosa Basin Telephone Co also offers fiber internet in 87505 and is available to 2.080% of households.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
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