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Best Internet Providers in Rio Rancho, NM

All 15 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Rio Rancho has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Rio Rancho.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber81.8%Sandoval County 59.4%Tied 146th of 305
Average top speed2,680 MbpsSandoval County 2,192 Mbps233rd of 305
Providers1510.4 at a typical addressTied 10th of 305
Homes with internet95%Sandoval County 91%Tied 60th of 305
ISP Report CardB+score 75 of 100Tied 87th of 305
Connectivity index81/100Sandoval County 71/100Tied 84th of 305

Ranks compare Rio Rancho with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Rio Rancho, NM at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Rio Rancho ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestXFINITY from ComcastUp to 2,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedVerizonRated 4.50 out of 5 by its customers, available to 80.63% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Rio Rancho Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

CenturyLink

CenturyLink logo

Availability:

97.7%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(183)

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1-844-526-6307 Price: $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Rio Rancho.

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Customer Rating

Fiber

3.4%

846 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.8 of 5 stars

(62)

DSL

97.6%

82 Mbps

140 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(120)

Sparklight

Sparklight logo

Availability:

95.7%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(82)

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Price: $34.95 - $90.00 / mo.

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Customer Rating

Fiber

1.4%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.6 of 5 stars

(23)

Cable

94.7%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(58)

XFINITY

XFINITY logo

Availability:

77.2%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(2374)

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1-877-244-3013 Price: Starting at $45.00 / mo.

Connection

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Customer Rating

Fiber

75.1%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(298)

Cable

4.1%

1,334 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(2074)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

84.4%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

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Availability

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

84.4%

47 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

NMSurf

NMSurf logo

Availability:

99.5%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $59.99 - $114.99 / mo.

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Availability

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

99.5%

203 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Higher Speed Internet

Higher Speed Internet logo

Availability:

99.4%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

99.4%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Choice

Choice logo

Availability:

94.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

94.7%

24 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

84.4%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

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Availability

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

84.4%

47 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

80.6%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(815)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

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Availability

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

80.6%

242 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Lobo Internet Services

Lobo Internet Services logo

Availability:

76.8%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $50.00 / mo.

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

76.8%

93 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

76.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

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Availability

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

76.7%

37 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

Ezee Fiber

Ezee Fiber logo

Availability:

14.2%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(4)

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Price: $69.00 - $119.00 / mo.

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Customer Rating

Fiber

14.2%

8,000 Mbps

8,000 Mbps

Fiber: 5.0 of 5 stars

(4)

Quantum Fiber

Quantum Fiber logo

Availability:

3.9%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(52)

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1-833-875-1349 Price: $50.00 - $165.00 / mo.

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Customer Rating

Fiber

3.9%

1,910 Mbps

8,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.8 of 5 stars

(52)

Ethos Broadband

Ethos Broadband logo

Availability:

22.8%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

22.8%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

TWN Communications

TWN Communications logo

Availability:

22.0%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(9)

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Price: $49.95 / mo.

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Availability

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

22.0%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

Wireless: 3.0 of 5 stars

(4)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Rio Rancho residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(63)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.

Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Rio Rancho ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rio Rancho, NM?

Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Rio Rancho based on 47 New Mexico customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.

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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rio Rancho?

Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.

Rio Rancho, NM map of internet availability

How Rio Rancho Compares to Places Its Size

Rio Rancho's report card score is tied 87th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 84th of 305.

B+score 75 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.Tied 87th of 305
81/100Sandoval County 71/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.Tied 84th of 305
Measure Rio Rancho Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) Sandoval County New Mexico US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 81.8% Tied 146th of 305 59.4% 33.5% 71.5% Overland Park, KS (99.9%)
Average top speed 2,680 Mbps 233rd of 305 2,192 Mbps 1,633 Mbps 3,486 Mbps West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 10.4 Tied 10th of 305 9.6 7.7 7.1 Carolina, PR (12.6)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.8 Tied 100th of 305 2.8 2.6 2.7 Lakewood, NJ (5.1)
Workers who work from home 17% Tied 100th of 305 19% 13% 15% Frisco, TX (38%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 98% Tied 47th of 305 96% 94% 96% 46 places at 99%
Homes with internet 95% Tied 60th of 305 91% 87% 91% Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%)
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 80% Tied 139th of 305 74% 68% 76% Highlands Ranch, CO (92%)
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 89% Tied 73rd of 305 85% 76% 81% Frisco, TX (96%)
Median household income $93,774 136th of 305 $90,562 $72,304 $93,246 Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225)
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 17% Tied 104th of 305 16% 16% 16% College Station, TX (57%)

Fiber reaches 81.8% of homes in Rio Rancho, against 59.4% across Sandoval County and 33.5% across New Mexico. Households in Rio Rancho are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $93,774 (US $93,246).

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Rio Rancho

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rio Rancho?

XFINITY Fiber in Rio Rancho, NM

XFINITY logo

Availability:

75.1%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(298)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 75.1% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for XFINITY Fiber. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

Ezee Fiber in Rio Rancho, NM

Ezee Fiber logo

Availability:

14.2%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

8,000 Mbps

Ezee Fiber offers Fiber service to 14.2% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, Ezee Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps, with speeds from 8,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Ezee Fiber. Ezee Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from Ezee Fiber in terms of customer satisfaction.

Quantum Fiber in Rio Rancho, NM

Quantum Fiber logo

Availability:

3.9%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(52)

Avg. Download Speed

1,910 Mbps

Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.9% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,910 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 1,407 Mbps throughout the city. Quantum Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from Quantum Fiber in terms of customer satisfaction.

CenturyLink Fiber in Rio Rancho, NM

CenturyLink logo

Availability:

3.4%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(62)

Avg. Download Speed

846 Mbps

CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 846 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 827 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Sparklight Fiber in Rio Rancho, NM

Sparklight logo

Availability:

1.4%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(23)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Sparklight offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 275 Mbps throughout the city. Sparklight Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from Sparklight in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rio Rancho?

NMSurf Fixed Wireless in Rio Rancho, NM

NMSurf logo

Availability:

99.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

203 Mbps

NMSurf offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, NMSurf Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 203 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 500, with an average of 52 Mbps throughout the city. NMSurf Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from NMSurf in terms of customer satisfaction.

Higher Speed Internet Fixed Wireless in Rio Rancho, NM

Higher Speed Internet logo

Availability:

99.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Higher Speed Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, Higher Speed Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Higher Speed Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from Higher Speed Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Choice Fixed Wireless in Rio Rancho, NM

Choice logo

Availability:

94.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

24 Mbps

Choice Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, Choice Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the city. Choice Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from Choice in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rio Rancho, NM

EarthLink logo

Availability:

84.4%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

47 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.9 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rio Rancho, NM

AT&T logo

Availability:

84.4%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

47 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.9 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rio Rancho, NM

Verizon logo

Availability:

80.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

242 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.6% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 242 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Lobo Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Rio Rancho, NM

Lobo Internet Services logo

Availability:

76.8%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

93 Mbps

Lobo Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.8% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, Lobo Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 Mbps, with speeds from 80 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 80, with an average of 80 Mbps throughout the city. Lobo Internet Services Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from Lobo Internet Services in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rio Rancho, NM

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

76.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

Avg. Download Speed

37 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.7% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.6 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rio Rancho, NM

Ethos Broadband logo

Availability:

22.8%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Ethos Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.8% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from Ethos Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Rio Rancho, NM

TWN Communications logo

Availability:

22.0%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.0% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from TWN Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rio Rancho?

Sparklight Cable in Rio Rancho, NM

Sparklight logo

Availability:

94.7%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(58)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Sparklight offers Cable service to 94.7% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city. Sparklight Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from Sparklight in terms of customer satisfaction.

XFINITY Cable in Rio Rancho, NM

XFINITY logo

Availability:

4.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(2074)

Avg. Download Speed

1,334 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 4.1% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,334 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 71 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rio Rancho?

CenturyLink DSL in Rio Rancho, NM

CenturyLink logo

Availability:

97.6%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(120)

Avg. Download Speed

82 Mbps

CenturyLink offers DSL service to 97.6% of Rio Rancho homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 82 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Rio Rancho from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Rio Rancho by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Rio Rancho has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Rio Rancho

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Rio Rancho

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
8712459,788 80.2%3,286 Mbps10.9B+77/100
8714446,167 86.7%1,894 Mbps9.8B+84/100

How Rio Rancho Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Rio Rancho that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Bernalillo has the most homes with fiber (9.2%) and Algodones the fewest (0.0%); Rio Rancho has 81.8%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Rio Rancho (this page)104,852 81.8%2,680 Mbps10.4B+81/100
Albuquerque metro area916,528 26.7%2,127 Mbps9.7B-64/100
Paradise Hills32,747 8.2%1,318 Mbps10.4C+80/100
Bernalillo12,075 9.2%1,340 Mbps9.9C+50/100
North Valley11,025 0.2%1,506 Mbps10.8C+55/100
Corrales9,455 5.4%1,829 Mbps10.6B-71/100
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque6,782 1.2%1,298 Mbps10.8C+80/100
Placitas5,145 0.0%1,336 Mbps9C56/100
Algodones2,372 0.0%314 Mbps5.4D27/100
Ranchitos772 88.2%1,762 Mbps10.7B+76/100
El Llanito47 0.0%1,268 Mbps10.7C+62/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rio Rancho?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Rio Rancho

Max Advertised Speed in Rio Rancho, NM
Ezee Fiber8,000
Quantum Fiber8,000
XFINITY from Comcast2,000
NMSurf1,000
CenturyLink1,000
Sparklight1,000
Verizon300
Viasat100
AT&T100
EarthLink100
Lobo Internet Services100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25
Choice Wireless25
Ethos Broadband25
Higher Speed Internet10
TWN Communications10

How fast is your internet?

Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Rio Rancho. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.

Customer Ratings for Rio Rancho Internet Providers

Based on 47 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Rio Rancho 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 New Mexico, with 3.23 out of 5 stars and 77.2% coverage in Rio Rancho.

At a national level, based on 4926 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rio Rancho Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeRio Rancho OverallNew Mexico OverallNational OverallFor Service
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (2)4 of 5 stars (815)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (39)3.5 of 5 stars (2374)View Plans
CenturyLinkNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (6)3 of 5 stars (183)View Plans
Ezee FiberNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (4)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (341)View Plans
Quantum FiberNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (52)View Plans
TWN CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (9)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
SparklightNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (82)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Higher Speed InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
ChoiceNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Ethos BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Lobo Internet ServicesNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
NMSurfNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rio Rancho

Based on data reported by Rio Rancho ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Rio Rancho. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,979 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers 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.

ISP / Tech TypeRio Rancho SpeedNew Mexico SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (2)4 of 5 stars (815)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (39)4 of 5 stars (2374)View Plans
CenturyLinkNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (6)3 of 5 stars (183)View Plans
Ezee FiberNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (4)View Plans
Quantum FiberNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (52)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (341)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
SparklightNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (82)View Plans
TWN CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (9)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Higher Speed InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
ChoiceNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Ethos BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Lobo Internet ServicesNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
NMSurfNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rio Rancho?

Of the providers in Rio Rancho, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rio Rancho where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across New Mexico or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Verizon is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.83 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Rio Rancho

ISP / Tech TypeRio Rancho AffordabilityNew Mexico AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (2)3.5 of 5 stars (815)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
CenturyLinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (6)3.5 of 5 stars (183)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (39)3 of 5 stars (2374)View Plans
Ezee FiberNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (4)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (341)View Plans
Quantum FiberNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (52)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
SparklightNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (82)View Plans
TWN CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (9)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Higher Speed InternetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
ChoiceNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Ethos BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
Lobo Internet ServicesNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
NMSurfNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New Mexico

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Niles R

CenturyLink DSL

1 of 5 stars August 12, 2026

Poor service, slow speed, probably throttled

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

A Albuquerque, NM Customer

XFINITY Cable

2 of 5 stars May 13, 2026

While reliable and somewhat fast, the pricing for Comcast is, frankly, terrible. The only reason I am still using them is for the simple fact that I have no other choice. Once fiber is rolled out here (in July, if I am correct), I am switching over. Comcast's customer service doesn't give a rip of you stay or leave, so I am going to jump ship as soon as possible. I won't miss it.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

Laura G

XFINITY Cable

2 of 5 stars May 11, 2026

When we first signed up for Xfinity Wifi , about 2 years ago,prices were pretty good when compared to others , customer service was phenomenal and the signal always available. Now my bill is almost $200 a month

higher with very few upgrades. Getting a live support agent is a hassle and we are often thrown offline. I am definitely ready to switch.

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 2 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

James H.

XFINITY Cable

3 of 5 stars May 08, 2026

Overall I am satisfied with the speeds of my provider. However I am concerned about the lack of competitors. There is only one other provider, Centurylink, in my area. Their speeds are not as fast or reliable as Xfinity's. I believe this results in Xfinity charging a higher premium for their service. Also, every year my bill rises by approximately 10%. Coupled with the fact that I have a limited amount of gigabits per month or I pay a penalty I believe I am at a disadvantage compared with other parts of the country.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 4 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Steve F

XFINITY Cable

2 of 5 stars April 18, 2026

There is a major problem with Xfinity cable in my area; it is quite unreliable. I often have outages for several hours at a time a few times a month. The unreliability coupled with the customer "service" that is provided by Xfinity leaves a lot to be desired. If you can, I would consider another provider other than Xfinity. Xfinity has continued on Comcast's legacy of very poor service, monopolistic approaches, and deaf ears when you try to talk to customer service.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Rio Rancho?

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 Rio Rancho is Verizon.
  • The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Rio Rancho is Verizon.
  • Viasat, NMSurf, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rio Rancho, available to 99.5% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.