In Buffalo there are 9 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 807 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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9 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 100.00% 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 807 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Buffalo.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Buffalo, and slower in the east 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 65.86% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 33.57%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% 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: 4.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
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 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, 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 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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 needs improvement.
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.
Mediacom Cable in Buffalo, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 65.86%, or 461 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, south, central, southwest, northwest, and north Buffalo area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Buffalo.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. 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.
Show all download speeds
- 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 below 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IL
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 700 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Buffalo.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo customers is up to 351 Mbps.
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- 80.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 5 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 80 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 70 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.57%, or 655 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 65 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 46.7% 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 below 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 46.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 67.29%, or 471 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much 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 one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from EarthLink 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 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.7% 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 one of the slowest compared to other Buffalo fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 67.29%, or 471 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much 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 one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from AT&T 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 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.7% 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 one of the slowest compared to other Buffalo fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 7.29%, or 51 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and northeast Buffalo area. Verizon 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.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below 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.
Show all download speeds
- 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and 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
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IL
Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless coverage
About 4.29%, or 30 people, have Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Buffalo area. Community Fiber Solutions is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buffalo.
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) fixed wireless download speeds
Community Fiber Solutions is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Community Fiber Solutions goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Community Fiber Solutions is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Buffalo fixed wireless providers. Community Fiber Solutions 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
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 Illinois?
Internet speeds in Buffalo are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 807 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 100.00% 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
- Lanesville, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dawson, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mechanicsburg, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cornland, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riverton, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spaulding, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roby, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Illiopolis, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clear Lake, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Fork, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Beatty, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adrian, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alberhill, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yankeetown, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lester, SC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alleyton, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Benton Ridge, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Willard, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Toronto, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Milton, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds