In Buffalo there are 10 residential internet providers covering 98.58% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 951 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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10 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
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Internet service is available in 98.58% of Buffalo. 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 Mediacom. Now you can call companies in Buffalo with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Buffalo?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Buffalo.
Internet Speed Key
The average Buffalo home can get up to 951 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 91.30% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% 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.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Buffalo, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Buffalo?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buffalo you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Buffalo homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.30% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.27%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.42% of Buffalo homes.
Internet Market Health in Buffalo
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Buffalo 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 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Buffalo internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Buffalo homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, 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 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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 is doing better than most.
TV & Internet 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, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 98.18%, or 1,242 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 the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo customers is up to 84 Mbps.
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- 51.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 36.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 5.9% 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 the fastest compared to other Buffalo DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 9.0 Mbps.
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- 87.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Buffalo, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 91.30%, or 1,155 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buffalo.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.87%, or 1,238 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buffalo.
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. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo 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 customers is up to 92 Mbps.
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- 89.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo 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 average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Buffalo 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 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 18 Mbps.
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- 89.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 96.76%, or 1,224 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buffalo.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo 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 customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 11.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 89.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buffalo 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 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 1.2 Mbps.
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- 11.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 89.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 56.21%, or 711 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, west, central, south, northeast, and north Buffalo area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Buffalo.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Buffalo fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 12.09%, or 153 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Buffalo area. Nextlink 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.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Nextlink goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 7.43%, or 94 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Buffalo area. EarthLink 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.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo 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 below average compared to other Buffalo fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo 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, IA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 7.43%, or 94 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Buffalo area. AT&T 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.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo 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 below average compared to other Buffalo 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 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Buffalo Internet 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 internet in Buffalo compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Buffalo are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 951 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 98.58% in Buffalo.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 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
- Andalusia, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Blue Grass, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor Ridge, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montpelier, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Milan, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rock Island, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Era, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oak Grove, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Reynolds, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Davenport, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- North Hartsville, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Olivet, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cando, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vander, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Turners Station, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cheltenham, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tiltonsville, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Muldraugh, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds