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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in New Mexico
Xfinity, CenturyLink, and T-Mobile are the primary internet providers in New Mexico, all of which are available in most of the state’s highly-populated areas. Out of the three, T-Mobile received the highest ratings in our 2023 customer satisfaction survey, likely due to its mix of affordability and convenience as a completely wireless internet service.
Xfinity’s cable internet service is often the most practical choice for your average household. Rated the best for speed in our customer satisfaction survey, Xfinity connections reach up to 1,200Mbps in New Mexico. But the service also has excellent variety, making it easy to find something that fits your needs and budget.
CenturyLink offers fiber and DSL internet in New Mexico. If you can get a fiber connection, this may be the best option, as fiber internet is the best quality connection you can get.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars from customers in New Mexico.
That ranks New Mexico 31st nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
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3.7/5 average customer satisfaction rating
31st
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$68.46 average price per payment for internet, per household
88.5% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.8/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
2,109,093 people
2.52 average people per household
$40,487 average income per household
45 average age per household
44% of population employed
13% lower than national average
Ranked 50th nationally
35% lower than national average
Ranked 50th nationally
15% higher than national average
Ranked 15th nationally
20% lower than national average
Ranked 50th nationally
Fastest internet providers in New Mexico
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | 194.08 Mbps | 27.9 Mbps | 88.26% | View Plans for Optimum |
| XFINITY | 177.79 Mbps | 15.46 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Plateau | 142.16 Mbps | 124.84 Mbps | 47.26% | View Plans for Plateau |
| Spectrum | 127.34 Mbps | 28.15 Mbps | 48.9% | View Plans for Spectrum |
| TDS Telecom | 109.19 Mbps | 17.1 Mbps | 71.01% | View Plans for TDS Telecom |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | 117.53 Mbps | 80.57% | 99.33% | See all providers for Satellite |
| LTE Home | 150 Mbps | 0.97% | 98% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Fixed Wireless | 35.21 Mbps | 91.19% | 67.59% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Fiber | 526.37 Mbps | 48.03% | 59.32% | See all providers for Fiber |
| DSL | 279.19 Mbps | 95.32% | 50.97% | See all providers for DSL |
| Cable | 1133.2 Mbps | 76.31% | 89.36% | See all providers for Cable |
| 5G Home | 216.68 Mbps | 60.38% | 53.19% | See all providers for 5G Home |
Best cities for internet in New Mexico
Cities in New Mexico with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 203.25 Mbps | 20.82 Mbps | 68% | Visionary Broadband |
| Los Lunas | 191.93 Mbps | 27.7 Mbps | 10% | Plateau |
| Clovis | 167.01 Mbps | 98.18 Mbps | 12% | Optimum |
| Roswell | 124.32 Mbps | 72.79 Mbps | 47% | Plateau |
| Hobbs | 121.05 Mbps | 109.55 Mbps | 85% | Windstream |
| Alamogordo | 112.04 Mbps | 18.48 Mbps | 71% | TDS Telecom |
| Alamogordo | 112.04 Mbps | 18.48 Mbps | 71% | TDS Telecom |
| Santa Fe | 108.05 Mbps | 17.41 Mbps | 16% | XFINITY |
Farmington is the best city in New Mexico for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Los Lunas and Clovis also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in New Mexico
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 562,551 | 100% | 25% | 100% |
| Santa Fe | 87,617 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Rio Rancho | 104,351 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Farmington | 46,457 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Kirtland | 546 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Ruidoso | 7,696 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| North Valley | 11,256 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Tesuque | 1,123 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Albuquerque is the most internet-connected city in New Mexico. Albuquerque makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Albuquerque's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Santa Fe and Rio Rancho also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in New Mexico
Albuquerque
Population: 562,551
Median income: $57,519
86.09 Mbps
avg. download speed
17.41 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
25.16% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Rio Rancho
Population: 104,351
Median income: $68,345
68.26 Mbps
avg. download speed
20.11 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Santa Fe
Population: 87,617
Median income: $69,717
108.05 Mbps
avg. download speed
17.41 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.