In Rio Grande there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 97.20% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 115 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Rio Grande, Albuquerque, NM.
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Rio Grande, Albuquerque, NM Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Rio Grande
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Rio Grande are not shown.
Rio Grande Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rio Grande is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 97.20% of Rio Grande. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Rio Grande above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Rio Grande?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Rio Grande.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Rio Grande home can get up to 115 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 140 Mbps, which 55.24% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rio Grande.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Rio Grande, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Rio Grande?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rio Grande you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 15.15% of Rio Grande homes.
- Cable is fastest for 84.21% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rio Grande homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rio Grande, along with details on where in Rio Grande and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Rio Grande, Albuquerque, NM
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 97.20%, or 5,134 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Rio Grande area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rio Grande.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio Grande. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Rio Grande. The fastest plan anyone in Rio Grande can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Rio Grande customers is up to 115 Mbps.
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- 56.8% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Rio Grande download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rio Grande DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rio Grande is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
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- 7.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 49.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 33.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rio Grande DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rio Grande or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Rio Grande compare to the rest of Albuquerque?
DSL internet speeds in Rio Grande are much faster versus the average speeds in Albuquerque: 0.00 Mbps in Albuquerque versus 115 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Albuquerque is 0.00% versus 97.20% in Rio Grande.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rio Grande are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Near N Valley, Albuquerque, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- SR Marmon, Albuquerque, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown, Albuquerque, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Laurelwood, Albuquerque, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Los Volcanes, Albuquerque, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Alban Hills, Albuquerque, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Alamosa, Albuquerque, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- The Reserve, Port St. Lucie, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dearborn Hills, Dearborn, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Derita-Statesville, Charlotte, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Concord, Concord, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown West, St. Louis, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East Downtown Dearborn, Dearborn, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fairmount, Fort Worth, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds