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Internet Providers in Carlsbad, New Mexico

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    • Kinetic by Windstream
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Always ON
    • Starlink
    • Plateau
    • PVT
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Home Internet in Carlsbad, NM

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 62.7%
    Carlsbad speed tests confirm high speeds for Kinetic by Windstream
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 10.3%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 26.6%
  • 6. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 10.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Plateau
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 94.2%
  • PVT
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39.8%

Home Internet Summary in Carlsbad, NM

Windstream tops the list of internet service providers in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Offering both DSL and fiber connections, Windstream provides a robust maximum download speed of 2 Gbps. With a starting price of $39.99 per month, it covers about 65% of the city, making it an appealing choice for consumers who require high-speed connectivity. Its extensive coverage ensures that a significant portion of Carlsbad's residents can benefit from its services.

Following closely are Plateau and TDS Telecom, with coverage rates at 94% and 89%, respectively. Plateau offers fixed wireless and fiber connections with a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps at an affordable starting price of $34.95 per month. On the other hand, TDS Telecom provides fiber and cable connections, also peaking at 1 Gbps but starts slightly cheaper at $29.95 monthly. The widespread availability across Carlsbad ensures that most residents have access to their services, irrespective of their location within the city limits. Given these options — DSL, cable, fiber, Fixed Wireless — Carlsbad's residents can select an internet plan that aligns best with their specific needs and budget considerations.

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 1 Gbps via the latter. Its internet-only plans start at $39.95 per month.

Windstream is the next-best internet provider in Carlsbad. Users will find download speeds up to 1 Gbps, as well as cable TV and home phone service bundles starting at per month. Its internet-only plans start at $40 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
  • Always ON
  • Plateau
  • PVT
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
62.69%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Carlsbad, NM

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%

List of Internet Providers in Carlsbad, NM

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Plateau Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
PVT Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps

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