14 Best Internet Providers in Santa Fe, NM
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Santa Fe ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,225 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Santa Fe Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Santa Fe has 14 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 Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe has 14 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 Santa Fe.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Santa Fe, NM for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Santa Fe ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Santa Fe, NM?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Santa Fe based on New Mexico 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 Santa Fe, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 63.12% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Santa Fe
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Santa Fe Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Fe Overall | New Mexico Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) |  (2) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (31) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Plateau | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Higher Speed Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cyber Mesa | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| La Canada Wireless Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lobo Internet Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NMSurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 42 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Santa Fe 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 3.50 out of 5 stars and 89.3% coverage in Santa Fe.
At a national level, based on 4345 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Plateau is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.47 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Santa Fe?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Santa Fe?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum Fiber 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 Santa Fe
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Plateau | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| NMSurf | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Ethos Broadband | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Lobo Internet Services | 80 Mbps | ||
| La Canada Wireless Association | 50 Mbps | ||
| Cyber Mesa | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Higher Speed Internet | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Santa Fe
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Fe Speed | New Mexico Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon |  (1) | (2) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (31) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Plateau | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Higher Speed Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cyber Mesa | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| La Canada Wireless Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lobo Internet Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NMSurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Santa Fe ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Santa Fe. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,766 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 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 Santa Fe?
New Mexico customers rate Verizon 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.
Verizon received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Santa Fe customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Santa Fe
| ISP / Tech Type | Santa Fe Affordability | New Mexico Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (2) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (31) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Plateau | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Higher Speed Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cyber Mesa | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| La Canada Wireless Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lobo Internet Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ethos Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NMSurf | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe below, including the metrics used and how Santa Fe compares to the rest of New Mexico and nation.
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Santa Fe | New Mexico | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Santa Fe that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 11.06% | 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. | 1,225 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 Santa Fe. | 7.8 | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 19% | 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. | 94% | 92% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 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. | 72% | 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. | 72% | 67% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Santa Fe ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Santa Fe is C+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Santa Fe is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Santa Fe have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Santa Fe 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.
89% of Santa Fe households have an internet connection despite having 99.68% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe?
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
How Much Speed does a Santa Fe Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Santa Fe is 2.3, which is smaller than the New Mexico average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Santa Fe's average household income is $80,723 which is much higher than the New Mexico average of $69,556 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Santa Fe also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New Mexico average of 16%. Additionally, 19% 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 Santa Fe has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Santa Fe households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Santa Fe?
Quantum Fiber in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
1,766 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 6.2% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,766 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 989 Mbps throughout the city.
Centurylink Fiber in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
967 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 967 Mbps, with speeds from 40 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 1,000, with an average of 917 Mbps throughout the city. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Santa Fe from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
NMSurf Fiber in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NMSurf offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, NMSurf Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Plateau Fiber in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Plateau offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, Plateau Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Santa Fe?
XFINITY Cable in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,297 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 89.2% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,297 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 61 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Santa Fe?
Centurylink DSL in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 95.7% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 70 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Santa Fe from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Santa Fe?
Higher Speed Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Higher Speed Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Santa Fe 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
NMSurf Fixed Wireless in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
213 Mbps
NMSurf offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, NMSurf Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 213 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 7.0 and as high as 500, with an average of 58 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
64.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.9% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
64.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.9% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Lobo Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
64.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
Lobo Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.2% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, Lobo Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.1% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Cyber Mesa Fixed Wireless in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
22.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
Cyber Mesa offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.4% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, Cyber Mesa Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 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 10, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
220 Mbps
Ethos Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.3% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 220 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 53 Mbps throughout the city.
La Canada Wireless Association Fixed Wireless in Santa Fe, NM
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
La Canada Wireless Association offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.2% of Santa Fe homes. Across the city, La Canada Wireless Association Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Santa Fe?
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 Santa Fe is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. 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 Santa Fe is Verizon.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Higher Speed Internet has the broadest coverage in Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe's C+ ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100