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Internet Providers in Santa Cruz, New Mexico

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Home Internet in Santa Cruz, NM

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 42.9%
  • 4. NMSurf
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 95.5%
  • 5. Higher-Speed Internet
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Choice Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37%
  • 7. Resound Networks
    Speeds Up To
    105 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Black Mesa Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    40 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 55%
  • 9. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Santa Cruz, NM

In Santa Cruz, New Mexico, Kinetic by Windstream stands out as the top internet service provider. Their DSL plans offer maximum download speeds of 50 Mbps and cover 42.9% of the area. Starting at $40 per month, Kinetic by Windstream balances speed and cost, serving many residents effectively. With DSL technology, it meets connectivity needs, especially where cable and fiber aren't available.

Viasat Internet, offering satellite connections, ranks second. It provides full coverage across Santa Cruz with maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps. However, these plans come with a higher starting price of $99.99 per month. HughesNet also offers 100% satellite coverage, with maximum speeds of 100 Mbps and a more affordable starting price of $49.99 per month. These satellite providers are crucial for reaching underserved areas, particularly where fixed wireless, covering 85% of Santa Cruz, falls short. They ensure even the most remote parts of the community stay connected.

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
  • NMSurf
  • Higher-Speed Internet
  • Choice Broadband
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Resound Networks
  • Starlink
100%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Santa Cruz, NM

Provider Connection Types in Santa Cruz, NM

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Santa Cruz, NM
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
34.68%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
0.2%

List of Internet Providers in Santa Cruz, NM

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL 50 Mbps
NMSurf Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Higher-Speed Internet Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Choice Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Resound Networks Fixed Wireless 105 Mbps
Black Mesa Wireless Fixed Wireless 40 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Santa Cruz, NM

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Kinetic by Windstream $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
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
Choice Broadband $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Resound Networks $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 105 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Black Mesa Wireless $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 40 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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