In Buffalo there are 8 residential internet providers covering 96.49% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 870 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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8 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 96.49% 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 XFINITY. 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 870 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.36% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.00% 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 northwest 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 7.98% of Buffalo homes.
- Cable is fastest for 61.29% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 12.85%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.37%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.51% 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: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Buffalo internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 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, fiber, cable, 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 0 and 6 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.
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) Fiber in Buffalo, KY
SCRTC fiber coverage
About 63.77%, or 799 people, have SCRTC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, south, and central Buffalo area. SCRTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Buffalo.
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) fiber download speeds
SCRTC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, SCRTC fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from SCRTC 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
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) fiber upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for SCRTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, SCRTC is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buffalo fiber providers. SCRTC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Buffalo, KY
XFINITY cable coverage
About 61.29%, or 768 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, and west Buffalo area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Buffalo.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) DSL in Buffalo, KY
SCRTC DSL coverage
About 46.13%, or 578 people, have SCRTC DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, east, central, north, northeast, and south Buffalo area. SCRTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Buffalo.
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) DSL download speeds
SCRTC is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other DSL providers in the area, SCRTC DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from SCRTC goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo customers is up to 21 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 66.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative (SCRTC) DSL upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SCRTC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, SCRTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo DSL providers. SCRTC 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 is up to 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, SCRTC customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
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- 25.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 66.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Buffalo, KY
Windstream DSL coverage
About 19.55%, or 245 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northwest, and northeast Buffalo area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Buffalo.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Windstream goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo customers is up to 22 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 70.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buffalo DSL providers. Windstream 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 12 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 70.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Buffalo, KY
Windstream fiber coverage
About 1.36%, or 17 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Buffalo area. Windstream 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.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, KY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 70.87%, or 888 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 much 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 the fastest. 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 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.2% 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 the fastest 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 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, KY
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 14.05%, or 176 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and 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 one of the slowest. 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest 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, KY
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 14.05%, or 176 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and 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 one of the slowest. 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest 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 Kentucky?
Internet speeds in Buffalo are slower versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 2,544 Mbps in Kentucky versus 870 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Kentucky is 98.61% versus 96.49% 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
- Jericho, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Sherman, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Buffalo, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hodgenville, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Magnolia, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Linwood, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tanner, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mac, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Summersville, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coakley, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Ravenna, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Velma, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chetopa, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Triana, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Convent, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crab Orchard, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cranmoor, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Creston, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cross Roads, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Croton Heights, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds