13 Best Internet Providers in Academy Acres North, Albuquerque, NM

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Above are the top 4 providers in Academy Acres North, Albuquerque, NM for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Academy Acres North, Albuquerque, NM?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Academy Acres North based on Albuquerque customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Academy Acres North, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 78.80% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Academy Acres North, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Academy Acres North

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Academy Acres North Internet Providers

Based on 38 reviews from Albuquerque internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Academy Acres North residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Albuquerque, with 3.48 out of 5 stars and 99.8% coverage in Academy Acres North.

At a national level, based on 4384 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, MetroNet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.13 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Academy Acres North?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MetroNet should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Academy Acres North

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	NMSurf	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Lobo Internet Services	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Ethos Broadband	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Higher Speed Internet	10 Mbps
	TWN Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Academy Acres North

Based on data reported by Academy Acres North ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Academy Acres North. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Academy Acres North?

Albuquerque customers rate Verizon as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Verizon received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Academy Acres North customers with an average price rating of 3.25 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Academy Acres North, Albuquerque, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Academy Acres North

Academy Acres North Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Academy Acres North below, including the metrics used and how Academy Acres North compares to the rest of Albuquerque and nation.

Academy Acres North ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Academy Acres North	New Mexico	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Academy Acres North that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	84.80%	20.19%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	4,496 Mbps	1,738 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Academy Acres North.	12.5	9.7	6.8

 

Academy Acres North Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Academy Acres North	New Mexico	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.0	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	10%	14%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	88%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	81%	73%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	81%	73%	76%

Academy Acres North ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Academy Acres North is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Academy Acres North is high with a score of 59 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Academy Acres North have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Academy Acres North ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

91% of Academy Acres North households have an internet connection despite having 99.80% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Academy Acres North residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Academy Acres North?

How Much Speed does a Academy Acres North Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Academy Acres North is 2.0, which is smaller than the Albuquerque average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Academy Acres North's average household income is $63,058 which is about average for the Albuquerque average of $77,568 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Academy Acres North also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Albuquerque average of 16%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Albuquerque who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Academy Acres North has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Academy Acres North households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Academy Acres North?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Academy Acres North?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Academy Acres North?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Academy Acres North is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Academy Acres North is Verizon.
• HughesNet, Lobo Internet Services, NMSurf, TWN Communications, Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and Higher Speed Internet has the broadest coverage in Academy Acres North, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Academy Acres North compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Academy Acres North stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Academy Acres North's A- ISP Report Card and 59 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.