5 Best Internet Providers in San Cristobal, NM

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Above are the top 4 providers in San Cristobal, NM for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in San Cristobal, NM?

Centurylink is the best internet provider in San Cristobal 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 San Cristobal, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Centurylink is an option for 21.35% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in San Cristobal, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in San Cristobal

Local, State, and National Ratings for all San Cristobal Internet Providers

Based on 5 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, Centurylink is the best internet service provider for San Cristobal residents. Centurylink was rated at an average of 2.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in New Mexico, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 95.7% coverage in San Cristobal.

At a national level, based on 476 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in San Cristobal?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Centurylink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TAOSNET 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 San Cristobal

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TAOSNET	1,024 Mbps
	Kit Carson Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	Ethos Broadband	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in San Cristobal

Based on data reported by San Cristobal ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TAOSNET. The company offers speeds up to 1,024 Mbps in San Cristobal. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,024 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in San Cristobal?

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

Centurylink received a local rating of 3.25 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s San Cristobal customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in San Cristobal, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in San Cristobal

San Cristobal 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 city 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 San Cristobal below, including the metrics used and how San Cristobal compares to the rest of New Mexico and nation.

San Cristobal ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	San Cristobal	New Mexico	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in San Cristobal that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	94.38%	28.02%	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.	996 Mbps	1,374 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 San Cristobal.	3.3	7.6	6.8

 

San Cristobal Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	San Cristobal	New Mexico	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city 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.	42%	12%	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.	99%	92%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	84%	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.	80%	66%	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.	83%	67%	76%

San Cristobal ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in San Cristobal is C, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in San Cristobal is high with a score of 69 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in San Cristobal have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The San Cristobal ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

90% of San Cristobal households have an internet connection despite having 96.63% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of San Cristobal 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 Cities Compare to San Cristobal?

How Much Speed does a San Cristobal Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in San Cristobal is 2.0, which is smaller than the New Mexico average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. San Cristobal's average household income is $63,501 which is higher than the New Mexico average of $69,556 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.

San Cristobal also has 5% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New Mexico average of 16%. Additionally, 42% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in New Mexico who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of San Cristobal has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, San Cristobal households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in San Cristobal?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in San Cristobal?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in San Cristobal, NM.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in San Cristobal?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in San Cristobal?

Which ISP Should You Choose in San Cristobal?

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 San Cristobal is Centurylink.
• The fastest internet provider should be TAOSNET. 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 San Cristobal is Centurylink.
• HughesNet, Ethos Broadband, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in San Cristobal, 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 San Cristobal compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how San Cristobal 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 San Cristobal's C ISP Report Card and 69 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.