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Internet Providers in
Carlsbad, NM

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Home Internet in Carlsbad, NM
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • EarthLink
    • Kinetic
    • Hughesnet
    • TDS Telecom
    • XNET WiFi
    • PVT
    • Resound Networks
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 25.7%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 35.4%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 10.3%
  • 5. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 59.9%
    Carlsbad speed tests confirm high speeds for Kinetic
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. TDS Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.5%
  • PVT
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 39.7%
  • Resound Networks
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 98.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Carlsbad, NM

Kinetic by Windstream stands out as the leading internet service provider in Carlsbad, New Mexico. They offer both DSL and fiber options with 62.7% coverage. Users can experience speeds up to 1 Gbps, catering to heavy internet activities like streaming and gaming. Plans start at $39.99 per month, especially valuable for those with access to their extensive fiber network. The city’s overall fiber availability is 89%.

Viasat Internet provides universal satellite coverage in Carlsbad, reaching 100% of the area. However, their maximum download speed is capped at 12 Mbps, suitable for basic browsing and emailing. Plans begin at $69.99 per month, which may feel steep given the lower speeds.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet, although third-ranked, offers a 5G connection with a maximum speed of 100 Mbps, starting at $39.95 per month. Coverage, however, is limited to 10.3%, making it an option only in certain parts of the city. This plan can attract those in its coverage zone with its competitive pricing and decent speeds.

Best Internet Providers in Carlsbad, NM

The best internet providers in Carlsbad are Plateau, TDS Telecom, and Windstream. Plateau ranks ahead of the others because of its fiber-optic speeds and availability. It serves a majority of the city with symmetrical speeds, meaning download and upload speeds match.

After Plateau is TDS Telecom. It offers both a cable and fiber network, with speeds reaching up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”TDS Telecom Fiber”] via the latter. Its internet-only plans start at [ISP_PromRateLowestInternet provider=”TDS Telecom Cable”] per month.

Windstream is the next-best internet provider in Carlsbad. Users will find download speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”Windstream Fiber”], as well as cable TV and home phone service bundles starting at [ISP_PromRateLowestBundle provider=”Windstream Fiber”] per month. Its internet-only plans start at [ISP_PromRateLowestInternet provider=”Windstream DSL”] per month.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Viasat
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic
  • TDS Telecom
  • PVT
  • Resound Networks
100%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Carlsbad, New Mexico

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Carlsbad, NM

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Carlsbad, NM
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
65.35%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
88.55%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
57.699999999999996%

Internet Providers in Carlsbad, NM

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Kinetic $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
TDS Telecom $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
PVT Networks $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber, DSL
Resound Networks $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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