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In Buffalo Prairie there are 3 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 375 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Buffalo Prairie, IL.
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Buffalo Prairie, IL Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Buffalo Prairie
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 Prairie are not shown.
Buffalo Prairie Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Buffalo Prairie is fixed wireless internet available?

Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 100.00% of Buffalo Prairie. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Nextlink. Call one of the companies with service in Buffalo Prairie above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Buffalo Prairie?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Buffalo Prairie.

Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Buffalo Prairie home can get up to 375 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 500 Mbps, which 2.77% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.34% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Buffalo Prairie.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Buffalo Prairie, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Buffalo Prairie?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buffalo Prairie you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.15% of Buffalo Prairie homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 95.85%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Buffalo Prairie homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Buffalo Prairie, along with details on where in Buffalo Prairie and at what speeds.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Prairie, IL

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 289 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo Prairie area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Buffalo Prairie.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo Prairie. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo Prairie. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo Prairie can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo Prairie customers is up to 375 Mbps.
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- 2.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 87.9% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo Prairie download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo Prairie fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 3 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 Prairie is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 95 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 87.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Prairie, IL

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 65.05%, or 188 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, west, east, southwest, south, central, and northwest Buffalo Prairie area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Buffalo Prairie.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo Prairie. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo Prairie. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo Prairie can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo Prairie customers is up to 23 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 86.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo Prairie download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buffalo Prairie fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 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 Prairie is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 86.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Prairie, IL

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 63.67%, or 184 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, north, east, south, central, and southeast Buffalo Prairie area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Buffalo Prairie.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo Prairie. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo Prairie. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo Prairie can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Buffalo Prairie customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo Prairie download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Buffalo Prairie fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo Prairie is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Buffalo Prairie Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Buffalo Prairie or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Buffalo Prairie compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Buffalo Prairie are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 375 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Buffalo Prairie.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Buffalo Prairie are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless 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
- Illinois City, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hamlet, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Millersburg, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor Ridge, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Reynolds, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Joy, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Andalusia, IL: equal fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- New Era, IA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Montpelier, IA: equal fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Buffalo, IA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cross Village, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- South Sutton, MA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Shamrock, LA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Seboyeta, NM: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Schley, NC: equal fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Scalf, KY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Saum, MN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sacramento, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Rush Hill, MO: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Rose Lake, ID: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds


