In Buffalo there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 99.14% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 274 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.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.14% of Buffalo. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is West River Cooperative Telephone. Call one of the companies with service in Buffalo above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Buffalo?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Buffalo.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Buffalo home can get up to 274 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 3.23% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 95.91% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Buffalo.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Buffalo, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Buffalo?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buffalo you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.14% of Buffalo homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Buffalo homes.
Fiber 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.
West River Cooperative Telephone Fiber in Buffalo, SD
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber coverage
About 98.71%, or 458 people, have West River Cooperative Telephone fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo area. West River Cooperative Telephone is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buffalo.
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber download speeds
West River Cooperative Telephone is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, West River Cooperative Telephone fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from West River Cooperative Telephone goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
West River Cooperative Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for West River Cooperative Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, West River Cooperative Telephone is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buffalo fiber providers. West River Cooperative Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Consolidated (North Dakota) Fiber in Buffalo, SD
Consolidated fiber coverage
About 3.23%, or 15 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and north Buffalo area. Consolidated is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buffalo.
Consolidated (North Dakota) fiber download speeds
Consolidated is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Consolidated goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated (North Dakota) fiber upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo fiber providers. Consolidated offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Buffalo Fiber 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 fiber internet in Buffalo compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Fiber internet speeds in Buffalo are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 274 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 99.14% in Buffalo.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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
- Ladner, SD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ludlow, SD: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Harding, SD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gustave, SD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Camp Crook, SD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Table Mountain, SD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Reva, SD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Redig, SD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vessey, SD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Capitol, MT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hornet, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Homeacre, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Holiday Shores, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Holbrook, NE: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hixburg, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hinkledale, TN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Horseshoe Beach, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Steamburg, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hickory Ridge, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stephens, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds