In Buffalo Gap there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 982 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Buffalo Gap
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 Gap are not shown.
Buffalo Gap 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 100.00% of Buffalo Gap. 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 Golden West Telecommunications. Now you can call companies in Buffalo Gap with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Buffalo Gap?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Buffalo Gap.
Internet Speed Key
The average Buffalo Gap home can get up to 982 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.18% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.82% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Buffalo Gap.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Buffalo Gap, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Buffalo Gap?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buffalo Gap you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.18% of Buffalo Gap homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.82%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Buffalo Gap homes.
Internet Market Health in Buffalo Gap
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Buffalo Gap 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 Gap based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Buffalo Gap internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Buffalo Gap homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, 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 Gap internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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 Gap badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Buffalo Gap, along with details on where in Buffalo Gap and at what speeds.
Golden West Telecommunications Fiber in Buffalo Gap, SD
Golden West Telecommunications fiber coverage
About 98.18%, or 647 people, have Golden West Telecommunications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo Gap area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buffalo Gap.
Golden West Telecommunications fiber download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo Gap. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo Gap. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo Gap can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Buffalo Gap customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications fiber upload speeds
In Buffalo Gap download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo Gap fiber providers. Golden West Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo Gap is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications DSL in Buffalo Gap, SD
Golden West Telecommunications DSL coverage
About 26.25%, or 173 people, have Golden West Telecommunications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Buffalo Gap area. Golden West Telecommunications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Buffalo Gap.
Golden West Telecommunications DSL download speeds
Golden West Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo Gap. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Golden West Telecommunications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo Gap. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo Gap can order from Golden West Telecommunications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo Gap customers is up to 24 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Golden West Telecommunications DSL upload speeds
In Buffalo Gap download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Golden West Telecommunications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Golden West Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo Gap DSL providers. Golden West Telecommunications 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 Gap is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Golden West Telecommunications customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL in Buffalo Gap, SD
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 1.37%, or 9 people, have Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Buffalo Gap area. Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buffalo Gap.
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo Gap. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo Gap. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo Gap can order from Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Buffalo Gap customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Buffalo Gap download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buffalo Gap DSL providers. Mt. Rushmore Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo Gap is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Gap, SD
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 47.80%, or 315 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, and central Buffalo Gap area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Buffalo Gap.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo Gap. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo Gap. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo Gap can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Buffalo Gap customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo Gap download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Buffalo Gap fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo Gap is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Gap, SD
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 47.80%, or 315 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, and central Buffalo Gap area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Buffalo Gap.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo Gap. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo Gap. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo Gap can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Buffalo Gap customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo Gap download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Buffalo Gap fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo Gap is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Gap, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 47.34%, or 312 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, and northwest Buffalo Gap area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Buffalo Gap.
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 Gap. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo Gap. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo Gap can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo Gap customers is up to 57 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 42.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 57.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo Gap 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 Gap fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Gap is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 57.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Buffalo Gap Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Buffalo Gap or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Buffalo Gap compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Buffalo Gap are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 982 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 100.00% in Buffalo Gap.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Buffalo Gap 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
- Hot Springs, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oral, SD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Minnekahta, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pringle, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Smithwick, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Provo, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairburn, SD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dudley, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oelrichs, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Custer, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Okee, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Palmetto, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Palestine, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Palestine, TN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Palestine, IN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Osierfield, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orlando, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orestes, IN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Old Jenny Lind, AR: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Parkersburg, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds