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Internet Providers in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

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Home Internet in Rio Rancho, NM
  • Provider
    • Quantum Fiber
    • CenturyLink
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • Ezee Fiber
    • XNET WiFi
    • BeamSpeed
    • Sparklight
    • NMSurf
    • Higher-Speed Internet
    • Resound Networks
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Quantum Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 6.9%
    Rio Rancho speed tests confirm high speeds for Quantum Fiber
  • 2. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 91.7%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. 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: 50%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 31.7%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Ezee Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 37.1%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 50%
  • 9. BeamSpeed
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.9%
  • 10. Sparklight
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 97.2%
  • 11. NMSurf
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.7%
  • 12. Higher-Speed Internet
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • Resound Networks
    Speeds Up To
    105 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Rio Rancho, NM

CenturyLink delivers DSL internet to 82.70% of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. With speeds up to 80 Mbps starting at $55 per month, it suits moderate users who need reliable streaming, browsing, and remote work connectivity. Most residents can access CenturyLink, making it a widespread choice.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet cover all of Rio Rancho with their satellite services. Viasat offers speeds up to 150 Mbps for $99.99 per month, ideal for those needing high speeds without wired options. Hughesnet provides up to 100 Mbps at a lower $49.99 per month, appealing to budget-conscious users. With these satellite providers, residents have consistent internet access throughout the city. Rio Rancho enjoys robust tech coverage with high availability in DSL, fiber, and satellite options, ensuring diverse and reliable internet solutions.

Best Internet Providers in Rio Rancho, NM

CenturyLink Fiber and Sparklight are the best internet providers in Rio Rancho. CenturyLink Fiber is the best option overall since it offers symmetrical speeds up to 940 Mbps via its fiber-optic network. The service also provides 91.7 percent availability across the city. CenturyLink’s most affordable plan costs Rio Rancho residents just $55 per month.

Sparklight is the next-best option for those who don’t have access to CenturyLink’s fiber connection. Sparklight’s cable connection supplies its customers with download speeds up to 1 Gbps in 97.2 percent of the city. Sparklight is also an affordable provider, with prices starting at just $29 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
  • BeamSpeed
  • NMSurf
  • Higher-Speed Internet
99.98%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • CenturyLink
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Resound Networks
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Quantum Fiber
  • Ezee Fiber
  • Sparklight
97.23%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Rio Rancho, New Mexico

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Provider Connection Types in Rio Rancho, NM

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Rio Rancho, NM
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
85.07000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.06%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.44%

Internet Providers in Rio Rancho, NM

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Quantum Fiber $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
CenturyLink $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Ezee Fiber $69/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Sparklight $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
NMSURF.COM $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Higher-Speed Internet $53.79/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Resound Networks $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 105 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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