In Salem there are 4 residential internet providers covering 97.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 36 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.
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4 Internet Service Providers in Salem
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 Salem are not shown.
Salem Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 97.85% of Salem. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Now you can call companies in Salem with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Salem?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Salem.
Internet Speed Key
The average Salem home can get up to 36 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 21.08% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Salem.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Salem, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Salem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Salem you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Salem homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 97.67%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.15% of Salem homes.
Internet Market Health in Salem
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Salem internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Salem based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 0.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Salem internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Salem homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Salem internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Salem badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Salem, along with details on where in Salem and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Salem, NM
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 97.67%, or 1,047 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Salem.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 9.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 68.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 21.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Salem DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 68.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 21.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, NM
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.87%, or 20 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and southwest Salem area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Salem.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 10.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 90.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 4.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 90.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Salem Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Salem or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Salem compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Internet speeds in Salem are slower versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 1,374 Mbps in New Mexico versus 36 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New Mexico is 98.35% versus 97.85% in Salem.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Salem are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Garfield, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hatch, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rodey, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Derry, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rincon, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arrey, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsboro, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kingston, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherman, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Lorenzo, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Farmington, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hanalei, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garrett, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garber, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gap Creek, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forty Four, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Buchanan, PR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forreston, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fontana, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Flackville, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds