Internet Providers in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Home Internet in Albuquerque, NM
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1. Xfinity 
Speeds Up To2 Gbps
Connection: Cable, FiberAvailability: 98.8%Albuquerque speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity -
2. Viasat 
Speeds Up To150 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
3. HughesNet
Speeds Up To100 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
4. CenturyLink
Speeds Up To80 Mbps
Connection: DSLAvailability: 78.9% -
5. BeamSpeed
Speeds Up To10 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 34% -
6. NMSurf
Speeds Up To25 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 91.6% -
7. Higher-Speed Internet
Speeds Up To10 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 100% -
8. Resound Networks
Speeds Up To105 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 88.1% -
9. Starlink
Download Speeds:50 - 220 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
Verizon
Speeds Up To50 Mbps
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 28.4% -
Always ON
Download Speeds:25 - 150 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 45.7%
Best Internet Providers in Albuquerque, NM
The three best internet providers in Albuquerque are Xfinity and CenturyLink. Xfinity boasts fiber speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps, some of the highest in the city. It also earned top rankings in J.D. Power’s 2022 Residential Internet Service Provider Satisfaction Study across all U.S. states.
CenturyLink is another stellar option for Albuquerque residents. Its fiber-optic network allows for symmetrical download and upload speeds up to . Its lowest-tier internet plan will only cost customers $55 per month.
Fastest Internet Providers in Albuquerque, NM
Xfinity and CenturyLink offer the fastest internet in the Albuquerque area. Xfinity easily wins this category, with download speeds up to 1.2 Gbps on a fiber connection. Albuquerque residents wanting the fastest internet speeds can use Xfinity’s fiber internet service.
CenturyLink may not be as fast as its competitors — only reaching download speeds up to — but its direct-to-home fiber network affords it some unique advantages. For example, it allows for symmetrical upload and download speeds and less throttling compared to other connection types.
What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mbps |
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99.99% |
| 100 Mbps |
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100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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98.77% |
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Internet Availability in Albuquerque, NM
Most residents in Albuquerque have access to a wired high-speed internet provider, but that access doesn’t come with a lot of options. Xfinity has a monopoly on the high-speed internet market, offering 10 times the speed of other companies in the city and the advantage of a reliable wired connection.
Xfinity’s cable internet service covers 98.8% of Albuquerque, meaning there aren’t many areas where you can’t get service. The only exceptions to Xfinity’s universal coverage are a few spots in downtown, Martineztown-Santa Barbara, and a few places in Uptown and Vista Encantada. The rest of the city will have access to Xfinity’s high-speed cable internet.
Xfinity also offers limited fiber internet in Albuquerque, covering scattered areas along the length of the Pan American Freeway, the southern part of Old Town Albuquerque, a stretch of South Broadway along Broadway Boulevard Southeast, the west side of Journal Center and all of Mesa del Sol.
If you live in one of the rare areas not covered by one of Xfinity’s services, like homes in Stronghurst along Arno Street Northeast, CenturyLink is an alternative option. However, it operates on a DSL network that offers slower speeds.
Internet Provider Store Locations in Albuquerque, NM
Provider Connection Types in Albuquerque, NM
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Albuquerque, NM |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite |
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100% |
| DSL |
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77.92% |
| Cable |
|
98.92999999999999% |
| Fiber |
|
0.97% |
List of Internet Providers in Albuquerque, NM
| Provider | Type | Top Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable, Fiber | 2 Gbps | |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | |
| CenturyLink | DSL | 80 Mbps | |
| BeamSpeed | Fixed Wireless | 10 Mbps | |
| NMSurf | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | |
| Higher-Speed Internet | Fixed Wireless | 10 Mbps | |
| Resound Networks | Fixed Wireless | 105 Mbps | |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 50 Mbps | |
| Always ON | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps |
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
Internet Providers in Albuquerque, NM
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable, Fiber | |
| Viasat Internet | $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Hughesnet | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| CenturyLink | $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | DSL | |
| NMSURF.COM | $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fixed Wireless | |
| Higher-Speed Internet | $53.79/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fixed Wireless | |
| Resound Networks | $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 105 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fixed Wireless | |
| Starlink | $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Verizon | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | 5G Internet | |
| Always ON | $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fixed Wireless |
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