City in New Mexico, United States

Internet in Santa Fe: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

307 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Santa Fe?

Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good free wifi in downtown cafés and the library; mobile coverage can drop in canyons.

Getting online in Santa Fe

	Details
Home fibre	Comcast Xfinity cable and CenturyLink or Lumen fibre in some areas; 200 Mbps–1 Gbps for about $50–85 a month.
Cafés and coworking	Good free wifi in downtown cafés and the library; mobile coverage can drop in canyons.
Tourist SIM	Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T
Monthly data plan	$25–60 ($25–60)

Internet speeds in North America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
United States	307 Mbps	187 Mbps
Canada	258 Mbps	86 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Santa Fe?

Which SIM card should I get in Santa Fe?

Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.

Can I use an eSIM in United States?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.