DSL Internet Providers in Buffalo, MN with Speed and Coverage Analysis


In Buffalo there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 95.09% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 52 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, MN.

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Buffalo, MN Availability Maps

 

DSL Internet Service Providers in Buffalo

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

92.24%

Avg. Speed:

51 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

3.89%

Avg. Speed:

54 Mbps

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Buffalo is DSL internet available?

Buffalo, MN map of DSL internet availability
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DSL is available in 95.09% of Buffalo. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Buffalo above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Buffalo?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Buffalo.

Buffalo, MN map of the fastest DSL internet speeds
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The average Buffalo home can get up to 52 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 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, 46.87% 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.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Buffalo, and slower in the central areas of the city.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Buffalo?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buffalo you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 42.14% of Buffalo homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 54.02% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.47%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Buffalo homes.

 

DSL 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.

Centurylink DSL in Buffalo, MN

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 92.24%, or 19,325 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buffalo.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo customers is up to 51 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Buffalo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 8.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 15.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 18.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 49.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Buffalo 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 average compared to other Buffalo DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Buffalo is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 7.0 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Buffalo DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 3.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 8.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 30.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 4.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 49.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Buffalo, MN

Windstream DSL coverage

About 3.89%, or 815 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, west, and south Buffalo 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 Buffalo.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo customers is up to 54 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Buffalo. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 8.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 29.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 57.4% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Buffalo 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 Buffalo DSL providers. Windstream offers 7 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 Buffalo is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.

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Windstream's Buffalo DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 28.1% up to 52.0 Mbps
  • 5.4% up to 32.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 17.0 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 57.4% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Buffalo DSL 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 DSL internet in Buffalo compare to the rest of Minnesota?

DSL internet speeds in Buffalo are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 0.00 Mbps in Minnesota versus 52 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Minnesota is 0.00% versus 95.09% in Buffalo.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL 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.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5531395.62%
5536399.62%
5535898.98%
5537399.43%
5536242.47%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5539098.61%
5534192.32%
5532895.93%
5537693.70%
5530197.80%

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