What is the best internet provider in Albuquerque?
CNET’s recommendations for the best internet in Albuquerque start with Quantum Fiber, our top pick for its easy setup and symmetrical speeds. If Quantum Fiber isn’t available at your address, T-Mobile and Xfinity also provide high-speed options in the area.
For the most budget-friendly internet, Xfinity offers the cheapest plan at $20 per month for 150Mbps. Need top-tier speed? Xfinity’s 1.3-gigabit plan delivers the fastest connection for $90 a month, with equipment included.
As Albuquerque continues to grow, so do its internet options — here’s how to find the best fit for your home.
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Other available internet providers in Albuquerque
BeamSpeed: This slower wireless connection has 256kbps to 5Mbps for speeds and $45 to $75 for monthly pricing. According to the FCC map, it’s available to just over 35% of Albuquerque residents.
Cibola: This wireless provider has $55 to $149 in pricing and speeds ranging from 3 to 50Mbps.
Roadrunner Wireless: This service, formerly known as CityLink, has 10 to 15Mbps speeds for $40 to $80 a month.
ispMint: ispMint is a rural wireless provider, but you can find it in the Albuquerque area. It has rates from $99-$129 a month and no contracts to sign.
Lobo Internet Services: Lobo is another wireless provider with pricing of $50 to $110 a month. It offers 3 to 9Mbps for speeds. There is also a significant install fee of $250 to $295.
NMSurf: Speeds for this fixed wireless provider run from 100Mbps to 400Mbps in Albuquerque. Prices go from $60 to $105 per month.
Unlimitedville: This is also a wireless provider, and prices run around $99 to $145 per month. It’s a membership plan where you use cellular routers and hotspots. It uses the networks of three major carriers, and data is unlimited.
Verizon 5G Home Internet: Being a fixed wireless provider, Verizon 5G Home Internet is available all around Albuquerque. Prices can start at $35 a month when paired with some mobile plans and autopay.
Cheap internet options in the Albuquerque metro area
The average starting price for internet service in Albuquerque is approximately $55 a month, but most households can access cheap service through Xfinity, costing only $20 a month.
If you’re looking for a free connection in Albuquerque, the city itself offers the Wi-Fi in Neighborhoods program to help people access the internet at public city facilities.