In Buffalo City there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.54% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 603 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Buffalo City
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 City are not shown.
Buffalo City 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
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Internet service is available in 99.54% of Buffalo City. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is NEXT by NAEC. Now you can call companies in Buffalo City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Buffalo City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Buffalo City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Buffalo City home can get up to 603 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 59.36% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 21.92% 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 City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Buffalo City, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Buffalo City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buffalo City you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.36% of Buffalo City homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 21.92%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 18.26%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Buffalo City homes.
Internet Market Health in Buffalo City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Buffalo City internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Buffalo City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Buffalo City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Buffalo City homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Buffalo City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Buffalo City badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Buffalo City, along with details on where in Buffalo City and at what speeds.
NEXT by NAEC Fiber in Buffalo City, AR
NEXT by NAEC fiber coverage
About 59.36%, or 130 people, have NEXT by NAEC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, east, and northeast Buffalo City area. NEXT by NAEC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Buffalo City.
NEXT by NAEC fiber download speeds
NEXT by NAEC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NEXT by NAEC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo City. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo City can order from NEXT by NAEC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Buffalo City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
NEXT by NAEC fiber upload speeds
In Buffalo City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for NEXT by NAEC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NEXT by NAEC is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo City fiber providers. NEXT by NAEC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo City is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Buffalo City, AR
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 41.10%, or 90 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Buffalo City area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Buffalo City.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo City. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo City can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Buffalo City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Buffalo City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Buffalo City DSL providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo City is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Natco DSL in Buffalo City, AR
Natco DSL coverage
About 40.18%, or 88 people, have Natco DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, and west Buffalo City area. Natco is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Buffalo City.
Natco DSL download speeds
Natco is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Natco DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo City. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo City can order from Natco goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Buffalo City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Natco DSL upload speeds
In Buffalo City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Natco DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Natco is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Buffalo City DSL providers. Natco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo City is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo City, AR
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 59.36%, or 130 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and northwest Buffalo City 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 City.
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 City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo City. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Buffalo City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo City 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 the fastest compared to other Buffalo City 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 City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Buffalo City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Buffalo City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Buffalo City compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Internet speeds in Buffalo City are slower versus the average speeds in Arkansas: 2,552 Mbps in Arkansas versus 603 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Arkansas is 98.04% versus 99.54% in Buffalo City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Buffalo City are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Hand Valley, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rea Valley, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Norfork, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gassville, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cotter, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salesville, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McPhearson, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Flippin, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Briarcliff, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harriet, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Nelson, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Hope, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waterloo, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elk Creek, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Munster, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vienna, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sinking Creek, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Armuchee, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warrenton, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Watson, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds