In Buffalo there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.96% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,028 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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13 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 99.96% 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 Spectrum. 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 1,028 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 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 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 southwest 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 42.14% of Buffalo homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.02% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.47%.
- 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: 5.1 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Buffalo internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 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, dsl, cable, 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 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 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, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 92.24%, or 19,325 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 average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 8.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 49.3% 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 average compared to other Buffalo DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 7.0 Mbps.
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- 3.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 30.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 49.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Buffalo, MN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 89.21%, or 18,691 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buffalo.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Spectrum 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
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo cable providers. Spectrum 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
Buffalo Fiber Fiber in Buffalo, MN
Buffalo Fiber fiber coverage
About 33.13%, or 6,941 people, have Buffalo Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo area. Buffalo Fiber is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Buffalo.
Buffalo Fiber fiber download speeds
Buffalo Fiber is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Buffalo Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Buffalo Fiber 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
Buffalo Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Buffalo Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Buffalo Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Buffalo fiber providers. Buffalo Fiber 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
Spectrum Fiber in Buffalo, MN
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 8.53%, or 1,788 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, west, and northwest Buffalo area. Spectrum 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.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Spectrum 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
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Buffalo fiber providers. Spectrum 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 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 391 Mbps.
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- 76.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Buffalo, MN
Windstream DSL coverage
About 3.89%, or 815 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, west, and south 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 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 5 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 8.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 29.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 57.4% 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 fastest compared to other Buffalo DSL providers. Windstream offers 7 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 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
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- 28.1% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 57.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.49%, or 20,844 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 71 Mbps.
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- 61.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 38.4% 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 13 Mbps.
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- 61.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 38.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, MN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 69.93%, or 14,650 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much 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 the fastest. 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 below 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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 52.26%, or 10,950 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 a majority 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 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 47 Mbps.
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- 29.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.0% 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 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 7.9 Mbps.
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- 29.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 52.26%, or 10,950 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 a majority 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 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 47 Mbps.
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- 29.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.0% 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 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 7.9 Mbps.
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- 29.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Xtratyme Technologies Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, MN
Xtratyme fixed wireless coverage
About 5.64%, or 1,181 people, have Xtratyme fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, central, north, south, southeast, and northwest Buffalo area. Xtratyme is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buffalo.
Xtratyme Technologies fixed wireless download speeds
Xtratyme is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Xtratyme fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Xtratyme goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Xtratyme Technologies fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Xtratyme fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Xtratyme is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Buffalo fixed wireless providers. Xtratyme 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
Broadband Corp Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, MN
Broadband Corp fixed wireless coverage
About 2.81%, or 588 people, have Broadband Corp fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, and northwest Buffalo area. Broadband Corp is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buffalo.
Broadband Corp fixed wireless download speeds
Broadband Corp is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Broadband Corp fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Broadband Corp goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Broadband Corp fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Broadband Corp fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Broadband Corp is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Buffalo fixed wireless providers. Broadband Corp 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 Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Buffalo are slower versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 1,028 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 99.96% 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
- Rassat, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monticello, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montrose, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maple Lake, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rockford, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waverly, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hanover, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenfield, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delano, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Michael, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Willow Spring, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Susanville, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Troy, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mooresville, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Canaan, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Murphy, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mountlake Terrace, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain Home, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Pleasant, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morris Plains, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds