Best Internet Providers in Valdez, NM
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Valdez, NM
Valdez has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Valdez.
Ranks compare Valdez with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Valdez, NM at a Glance
Valdez Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative
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Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
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Customer Rating
DSL
TaosNet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Valdez ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Valdez, NM?
CenturyLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Valdez based on 6 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 Valdez?
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.
How Valdez Compares to Places Its Size
Valdez's report card score is in the top 29% and its connectivity index is in the top 48%.
| Measure | Valdez | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Taos County | New Mexico | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 96.8% | 33.5% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,021 Mbps | top 38% | 1,098 Mbps | 1,633 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.4 | bottom 37% | 4.9 | 7.7 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.7 | bottom 2% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 21% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 93% | 94% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 100% | top 1% | 88% | 87% | 91% | Tied with 369 other places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 45% | bottom 27% | 67% | 68% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 100% | top 1% | 79% | 76% | 81% | Tied with 71 other places at 100% |
| Median household income | $41,915 | bottom 7% | $64,215 | $72,304 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 3% | bottom 3% | 10% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Valdez, against 96.8% across Taos County and 33.5% across New Mexico. Households in Valdez are smaller than the US average (1.7 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $41,915 (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 Valdez
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Valdez?
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Fiber in Valdez, NM
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Valdez homes. Across the city, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Valdez?
TAOSNET Fixed Wireless in Valdez, NM
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,024 Mbps
TAOSNET offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of Valdez homes. Across the city, TAOSNET Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,024 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Valdez, NM
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.7% of Valdez homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Valdez, NM
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Valdez homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Valdez, NM
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Valdez homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Valdez?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Valdez, NM.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Valdez?
CenturyLink DSL in Valdez, NM
Availability:
69.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 69.0% of Valdez homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Valdez by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Valdez has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Valdez
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Valdez
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87580 | 542 | 99.1% | 1,021 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 40/100 |
How Valdez Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Valdez that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Arroyo Seco has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Arroyo Hondo the fewest (93.2%); Valdez has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdez (this page) | 474 | 100.0% | 1,021 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Taos | 10,021 | 94.7% | 1,166 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 49/100 |
| El Prado | 4,475 | 99.7% | 1,057 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 37/100 |
| Arroyo Seco | 2,108 | 100.0% | 1,035 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 65/100 |
| Questa | 2,069 | 99.6% | 1,010 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Arroyo Hondo | 1,243 | 93.2% | 1,024 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 40/100 |
| San Cristobal | 445 | 96.6% | 1,018 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 56/100 |
| Ranchito | 206 | 96.6% | 1,165 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 36/100 |
| Taos Ski Valley | 170 | 93.5% | 948 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 72/100 |
| Trampas | 169 | 96.5% | 1,015 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 53/100 |
| Taos Pueblo | 123 | 35.8% | 1,024 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Valdez?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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 Valdez
| TAOSNET | 1,024 |
|---|---|
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Valdez. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Valdez Internet Providers
Based on 6 reviews from New Mexico internet customers, CenturyLink is the best internet service provider for Valdez 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 1591 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Valdez Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Valdez, New Mexico, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Valdez Overall | New Mexico Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (6) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TaosNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Valdez
Based on data reported by Valdez ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TAOSNET. The company offers speeds up to 1,024 Mbps in Valdez. 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.
However, 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 | Valdez Speed | New Mexico Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (6) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TaosNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Valdez?
Of the providers in Valdez, customers rate CenturyLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Valdez 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 Valdez, New Mexico, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Valdez
| ISP / Tech Type | Valdez Affordability | New Mexico Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (6) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Kit Carson Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TaosNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Valdez?
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 Valdez 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 Valdez is CenturyLink.
- Viasat, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Valdez, available to 100.0% 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.