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High-Speed Internet Options in Santa Fe: A Comparative Analysis

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In the Santa Fe area, numerous high-speed internet options are available, ranging from DSL to satellite services. A comprehensive analysis of these options reveals varying prices, speed ranges, and availability. This article provides an in-depth examination of these services, highlighting key takeaways, statistics, and sources.

Key Takeaways:

  • Comcast offers high-speed internet starting at $16 for the first month, then $57.95 thereafter, with a $3 monthly modem rental fee. 4.0 Mbps download and 700 Kbps upload speeds are available.
  • Computer Network Service Professionals offers basic DSL for $25 a month, with 256 Kbps speed up and down, and free technical support. Availability is limited in certain areas.
  • DT Publishing & Internet offers Qwest DSL packages starting at $40 a month, with speeds ranging from 256 Kbps to 144 Kbps. Packages through Transedge also offer wider coverage.
  • Earthlink offers DSL for $39.95 a month, with 1.5 Mbps speed, and current promotion pricing of $19.95 a month for six months. Satellite high-speed internet is also available for $69.95 a month.
  • Internet at Cyber Mesa offers DSL at $40 a month, with 384 Kbps basic service and optional upgrade to 768 Kbps and 1.5 Mbps for a few dollars more. Availability depends on Qwest lines.
  • Qwest offers DSL options, including Choice DSL (up to 256 Kbps) for $15-$30 a month, Choice DSL Deluxe (up to 1.5 Mbps) for $28-$38 a month, and Choice DSL Premier (3-5 Mbps) for $38 a month. Availability depends on phone lines.
  • Southwest Wireless Internet offers wireless internet starting at $85 a month for 256 Kbps and $2,300 a month for 3 Mbps, with a $750 installation fee.
  • Other providers, such as Spinn.net, Sun Comm Technologies Inc., and WildBlue, offer a range of DSL and satellite services with varying speeds and prices.

Statistics:

  • 4.0 Mbps download and 700 Kbps upload speeds (Comcast)
  • 256 Kbps speed up and down (Computer Network Service Professionals)
  • 256 Kbps down and 328 Kbps up (DT Publishing & Internet)
  • 144 Kbps speed (Transedge)
  • $2,300 a month for 3 Mbps (Southwest Wireless Internet)
  • $1,500 a month for two-way radio (Southwest Wireless Internet)
  • 18 channels available with cable TV (Comcast)
  • $599 hook-up fee (Earthlink)
  • $499 installation fee (Sun Comm Technologies Inc.)
  • $179 for installation (WildBlue)
  • $299 for equipment (WildBlue)
  • 512 Kbps down and 128 Kbps up (WildBlue)
  • 1.5 MBps speed (Zia Net)

Sources:

  • Comcast, headquarters in Philadelphia with offices in Santa Fe
  • Computer Network Service Professionals, Santa Fe
  • DT Publishing & Internet, Santa Fe
  • Earthlink, Atlanta
  • Internet at Cyber Mesa, Santa Fe
  • Qwest, Denver
  • Southwest Wireless Internet, Santa Fe
  • Spinn.net, Albuquerque
  • Sun Comm Technologies Inc., Santa Fe
  • WildBlue
  • Zia Net, Las Cruces
  • La Canada Wireless Association, Eldorado
  • The Lofts, Santa Fe
  • Cybertech, Santa Fe
  • Qwest, Denver

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