Best Internet Providers in Salem, NM
All 1 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Salem, NM
Salem has 1 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Salem.
Ranks compare Salem with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Salem, NM at a Glance
Salem Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Salem ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Salem, NM?
CenturyLink is the best internet provider in Salem based on New Mexico customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, CenturyLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Salem, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. CenturyLink is an option for 97.67% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Salem?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Salem
How Salem Compares to Places Its Size
Salem's report card score is in the bottom 1% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 42%.
| Measure | Salem | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Dona Ana County | New Mexico | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 8% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 36 Mbps | bottom 1% | 1,826 Mbps | 1,633 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1 | bottom 1% | 6.7 | 7.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.2 | top 4% | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 11% | 13% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 18% | 95% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 72% | bottom 5% | 91% | 87% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 52% | bottom 20% | 73% | 68% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 47% | bottom 2% | 77% | 76% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $32,224 | bottom 1% | $63,415 | $72,304 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 9% | 21% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Salem, against 28.6% across Dona Ana County and 33.5% across New Mexico. Households in Salem are larger than the US average (3.2 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $32,224 (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 Salem
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Salem, NM.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Salem, NM.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Salem, NM.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
CenturyLink DSL in Salem, NM
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 97.7% of Salem homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Salem by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Salem has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Salem
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Salem
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87941 | 962 | 0.0% | 37 Mbps | 1 | F | 41/100 |
How Salem Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Salem that have their own pages are all within 27 miles. Among them, Williamsburg has the most homes with fiber (55.5%) and Hatch the fewest (0.0%); Salem has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem (this page) | 1,072 | 0.0% | 36 Mbps | 1 | F | 43/100 |
| Hatch | 2,623 | 0.0% | 43 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 35/100 |
| Williamsburg | 1,003 | 55.5% | 1,066 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 33/100 |
| Arrey | 852 | 74.4% | 823 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 45/100 |
| Caballo | 616 | 96.8% | 984 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Rincon | 529 | 0.0% | 45 Mbps | 1.1 | F | 48/100 |
| Rodey | 347 | 0.0% | 26 Mbps | 1 | F | 38/100 |
| Garfield | 338 | 0.0% | 223 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 40/100 |
| Hillsboro | 330 | 90.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 46/100 |
| Derry | 149 | 0.0% | 256 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 24/100 |
| Radium Springs | 122 | 0.0% | 182 Mbps | 4 | D- | 68/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Salem?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from CenturyLink.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Salem
| Viasat | 100 |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Salem. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Salem Internet Providers
Based on 6 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, CenturyLink is the best internet service provider for Salem residents. CenturyLink was rated at an average of 2.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 183 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CenturyLink is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Salem Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Salem, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem Overall | New Mexico Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet |  (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (6) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Salem
Based on data reported by Salem ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through CenturyLink. The company offers speeds up to 60 Mbps in Salem. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 35 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with CenturyLink. This indicates CenturyLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem Speed | New Mexico Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (6) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Salem?
Of the providers in Salem, customers rate CenturyLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Salem 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.
CenturyLink is rated 2.83 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Salem, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Salem
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem Affordability | New Mexico Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (6) |  (183) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New Mexico
Customer Reviews
Niles R
CenturyLink DSL
August 12, 2026 Poor service, slow speed, probably throttled
A Albuquerque, NM Customer
XFINITY Cable
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.
Laura G
XFINITY Cable
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.
James H.
XFINITY Cable
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.
Steve F
XFINITY Cable
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Salem?
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 Salem is CenturyLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be CenturyLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CenturyLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Salem is CenturyLink.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Salem, available to 97.7% 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.
To compare the providers available at your exact address, use the address search above.