In Buffalo there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 66.43% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,002 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 Cable internet providers in Buffalo, IL.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Buffalo
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 Buffalo are not shown.
Buffalo 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
Where in Buffalo is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 66.43% of Buffalo. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Call one of the companies with service in Buffalo above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Buffalo?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Buffalo.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Buffalo home can get up to 1,002 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,200 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, 65.86% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Buffalo.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Buffalo, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Buffalo?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buffalo you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Buffalo homes.
- Cable is fastest for 65.86% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 33.57%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Buffalo homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Buffalo, along with details on where in Buffalo and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Buffalo, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 65.86%, or 461 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, south, central, southwest, northwest, and north Buffalo area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Buffalo.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Buffalo Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Buffalo or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Buffalo compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Buffalo are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,002 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 66.43% in Buffalo.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Buffalo are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet 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
- Dawson, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mechanicsburg, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Riverton, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Spaulding, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Illiopolis, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clear Lake, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bissell, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Auburn, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rochester, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Devereux Heights, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Adrian, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alberhill, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Yankeetown, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lester, SC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alleyton, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Benton Ridge, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Nine Times, SC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Houlka, MS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Ayr, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Monte Nido, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds