Source: CNET analysis of provider data
There are four internet plans available in Santa Fe for $50 a month or less. That’s less than nearby cities like Albuquerque and Colorado Springs. Xfinity’s Connect is currently the cheapest plan you'll find at just $20 per month, but when you factor in the $15 monthly equipment the 300Mbps Connect More plan is the same price.
Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Xfinity Connect Read full review | $20 | 150Mbps | $15 |
Xfinity Connect More Read full review | $35 | 300Mbps | None |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($40 with eligible mobile plans) | 245Mbps | None |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans) | 300Mbps | None |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data
The best internet deals and the top promotions in Santa Fe depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
Santa Fe internet providers such as Xfinity may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Many, including T-Mobile and NMSurf, run the same standard pricing year-round.
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Santa Fe residents don’t have as many options for high-speed internet plans as other cities of its size. Only Xfinity and Verizon offer gig speeds, and the latter is only available to about 1 in 10 residents. Most houses can make do with much less than 1,000Mbps of download speed, although 40Mbps of upload speed may still be limiting for houses with multiple people videoconferencing or online gaming.
Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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Xfinity Gigabit Extra Read full review | $80 | 1,200Mbps | 40Mbps | None | None |
Xfinity Gigabit Read full review | $75 | 1,000Mbps | 20Mbps | None | None |
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $70 ($45 with qualifying Verizon 5G mobile plans) | 1,000Mbps | 75Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
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Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it's impractical to personally test every internet service provider in a given city. What's our approach? For starters, we tap into a proprietary database of pricing, availability and speed information that draws from our own historical ISP data, partner data and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
This guide leverages an in-house artificial intelligence tool called RAMP, which is trained on our own writing and uses our database to generate content about specific internet service providers that our writers can use in determining and presenting our picks for a given guide. Check CNET’s AI policy for more information about how our teams use (and don’t use) AI tools.
Because our database is not exhaustive, we go to the FCC’s website to check the primary data for ourselves and make sure we’re considering every ISP that provides service in an area. Plans and prices also vary by location, so we input local addresses on provider websites to find the specific options available to residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP's service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time of our pre-publication fact-check.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When it comes to selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and also take into account real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, you can visit our How we test ISPs page.
Santa Fe has limited internet options for a city of its size. Xfinity is the best internet provider by a mile -- it offers both the cheapest and fastest plans in the area and customers are generally happy with its service. If you can’t get Xfinity -- or you’re just sick of its post-promo-period price hikes -- T-Mobile is a solid backup option, with speeds up to 245Mbps for a flat $50 a month. NMSurf is a step down from T-Mobile and Xfinity, but the local provider still offers better value than DSL or satellite options.
What is the best internet service provider in Santa Fe?
Xfinity is the best internet service provider in Santa Fe, with six cable internet plans with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and prices ranging from $20 to $80 monthly. Prices increase after one or two years on all plans. T-Mobile's fixed wireless service is also available in Santa Fe, with speeds up to 245 Mbps and for $50 per month with no equipment fees, data caps or contracts.
Is fiber internet available in Santa Fe?
Quantum Fiber and NMSurf both offer fiber internet service in Santa Fe, but only 3% of households can currently access it, according to FCC data.
Who is the cheapest internet provider in Santa Fe?
Xfinity is the cheapest internet provider in Santa Fe, with plans starting at $20 per month for 150Mbps excluding equipment fees.
Which internet provider in Santa Fe offers the fastest plan?
Xfinity offers the fastest plan in Santa Fe, with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40Mbps.
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