In Buffalo County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 75.83% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 21 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 DSL internet providers in Buffalo County, NE.
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Buffalo County, NE Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Buffalo County
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 County are not shown.
Buffalo County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Buffalo County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 75.83% of Buffalo County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Buffalo County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Buffalo County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Buffalo County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Buffalo County home can get up to 21 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which 1.66% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 59.04% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Buffalo County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Buffalo County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Buffalo County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buffalo County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 84.99% of Buffalo County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.96% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.62%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.28% of Buffalo County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Buffalo County, along with details on where in Buffalo County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Buffalo County, NE
Frontier DSL coverage
About 70.74%, or 35,427 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Buffalo County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Buffalo County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo County. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 2.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 82.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Buffalo County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buffalo County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
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- 2.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 82.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Buffalo County, NE
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 2.86%, or 1,430 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, and northwest Buffalo County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buffalo County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo County. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo County can order from Centurylink goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 87.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Buffalo County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Buffalo County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo County is up to 3.0 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.
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- 87.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) DSL in Buffalo County, NE
Hamilton Telecommunications DSL coverage
About 2.24%, or 1,121 people, have Hamilton Telecommunications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, and southeast Buffalo County area. Hamilton Telecommunications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buffalo County.
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) DSL download speeds
Hamilton Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hamilton Telecommunications DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo County. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo County can order from Hamilton Telecommunications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo County customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 90.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications (formerly NCTC) DSL upload speeds
In Buffalo County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hamilton Telecommunications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Hamilton Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Buffalo County DSL providers. Hamilton Telecommunications offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Hamilton Telecommunications customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.
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- 90.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Buffalo County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Buffalo County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Buffalo County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
DSL internet speeds in Buffalo County are much faster versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 0.00 Mbps in Nebraska versus 21 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Nebraska is 0.00% versus 75.83% in Buffalo County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Buffalo County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Dawson County, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hamilton County, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Frontier County, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- York County, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Seward County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lancaster County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Perkins County, NE: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Otoe County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fremont County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Page County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cherokee County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset County, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Charles Parish, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oxford County, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Juana Diaz Municipio, PR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Newton County, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Laurens County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tuolumne County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence County, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds