In Santa Cruz there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.76% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 445 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Santa Cruz
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 Santa Cruz are not shown.
Santa Cruz 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 99.76% of Santa Cruz. 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 Ethos Broadband. Now you can call companies in Santa Cruz with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Santa Cruz?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Santa Cruz.
Internet Speed Key
The average Santa Cruz home can get up to 445 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.90% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 95.89% of homes can only purchase plans up to 400 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Santa Cruz.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Santa Cruz, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Santa Cruz?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Santa Cruz you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.38% of Santa Cruz homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.49% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 95.89%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Santa Cruz homes.
Internet Market Health in Santa Cruz
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.5 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Santa Cruz internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 4 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Santa Cruz homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, 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. Santa Cruz internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 and 8 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, Santa Cruz is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Santa Cruz, along with details on where in Santa Cruz and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Santa Cruz, NM
Windstream DSL coverage
About 99.76%, or 2,473 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Santa Cruz.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Santa Cruz customers is up to 161 Mbps.
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- 19.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 43.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Santa Cruz DSL providers. Windstream offers 10 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 Santa Cruz is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 47 Mbps.
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- 27.9% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 21.1% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Santa Cruz, NM
Windstream fiber coverage
About 1.90%, or 47 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Santa Cruz area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Santa Cruz.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Santa Cruz fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Santa Cruz, NM
XFINITY cable coverage
About 1.49%, or 37 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Santa Cruz area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Santa Cruz.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Santa Cruz cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Ethos Broadband Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz, NM
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 99.76%, or 2,473 people, have Ethos Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz area. Ethos Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Santa Cruz.
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Ethos Broadband is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ethos Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from Ethos Broadband goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Ethos Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ethos Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ethos Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Santa Cruz fixed wireless providers. Ethos Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
NMSurf Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz, NM
NMSurf fixed wireless coverage
About 99.76%, or 2,473 people, have NMSurf fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz area. NMSurf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Santa Cruz.
NMSurf fixed wireless download speeds
NMSurf is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NMSurf fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from NMSurf goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
NMSurf fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NMSurf fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NMSurf is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Santa Cruz fixed wireless providers. NMSurf offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Stimulus Technologies Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz, NM
Stimulus Technologies fixed wireless coverage
About 92.46%, or 2,292 people, have Stimulus Technologies fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz area. Stimulus Technologies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Santa Cruz.
Stimulus Technologies fixed wireless download speeds
Stimulus Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Stimulus Technologies fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from Stimulus Technologies goes up to 40 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Stimulus Technologies fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Stimulus Technologies fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Stimulus Technologies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Santa Cruz fixed wireless providers. Stimulus Technologies offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Higher Speed Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz, NM
Higher Speed Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.21%, or 2,261 people, have Higher Speed Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, southeast, west, north, central, and east Santa Cruz area. Higher Speed Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Santa Cruz.
Higher Speed Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Higher Speed Internet is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Higher Speed Internet fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from Higher Speed Internet goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Higher Speed Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Higher Speed Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Higher Speed Internet is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Santa Cruz fixed wireless providers. Higher Speed Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz, NM
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 80.96%, or 2,007 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Santa Cruz area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Santa Cruz.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Santa Cruz fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz, NM
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 52.64%, or 1,305 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, north, northeast, central, and southeast Santa Cruz area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Santa Cruz.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Santa Cruz fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz, NM
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 52.64%, or 1,305 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, north, northeast, central, and southeast Santa Cruz area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Santa Cruz.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Santa Cruz fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Cyber Mesa Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz, NM
Cyber Mesa fixed wireless coverage
About 40.10%, or 994 people, have Cyber Mesa fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, north, east, and central Santa Cruz area. Cyber Mesa is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Santa Cruz.
Cyber Mesa fixed wireless download speeds
Cyber Mesa is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Cyber Mesa fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from Cyber Mesa goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Cyber Mesa fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cyber Mesa fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Cyber Mesa is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Santa Cruz fixed wireless providers. Cyber Mesa offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Santa Cruz, NM
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 35.05%, or 869 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, west, southeast, and southwest Santa Cruz area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Santa Cruz.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Santa Cruz. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Santa Cruz. The fastest plan anyone in Santa Cruz can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Santa Cruz customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Santa Cruz download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Santa Cruz fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Santa Cruz is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Santa Cruz Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Santa Cruz or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Santa Cruz compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Internet speeds in Santa Cruz are slower versus the average speeds in New Mexico: 1,374 Mbps in New Mexico versus 445 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New Mexico is 98.35% versus 99.76% in Santa Cruz.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Santa Cruz 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
- Espanola, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- El Rancho, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Puebla, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Clara Pueblo, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ohkay Owingeh, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Juan Pueblo, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pueblito, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chimayo, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chamita, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Guique, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
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- Belfry, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Belle Rose, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Big Timber, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Blue Mound, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carmel, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cato, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Center City, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coleraine, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds