In Buffalo there are 11 residential internet providers covering 97.94% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,158 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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11 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 97.94% 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 Windstream. 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 1,158 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 42.13% 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 north 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, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 65.52% of Buffalo homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 12.63%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.78%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.06% 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: 5.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very 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, fiber, 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 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 quite well.
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.
Windstream DSL in Buffalo, TX
Windstream DSL coverage
About 93.14%, or 2,934 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, north, southeast, northwest, east, southwest, and northeast Buffalo area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most 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 117 Mbps.
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- 36.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 38.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 15.0% 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 12 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 30 Mbps.
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- 42.4% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Zito Media Fiber in Buffalo, TX
Zito fiber coverage
About 52.83%, or 1,664 people, have Zito fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, west, northwest, and northeast Buffalo area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Buffalo.
Zito Media fiber download speeds
Zito is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Zito fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Zito 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
Zito Media fiber upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zito fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Buffalo fiber providers. Zito 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
Zito Media Cable in Buffalo, TX
Zito cable coverage
About 51.37%, or 1,618 people, have Zito cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, north, northwest, and northeast Buffalo area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Buffalo.
Zito Media cable download speeds
Zito is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other cable providers in the area, Zito cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Zito goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Zito Media cable upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zito cable. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo cable providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Buffalo, TX
Windstream fiber coverage
About 42.13%, or 1,327 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, west, and northwest Buffalo area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some 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
Spectrum Fiber in Buffalo, TX
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 12.70%, or 400 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and east 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 above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. 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 above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buffalo fiber 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 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.65%, or 2,887 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 82 Mbps.
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- 75.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.2% 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 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 16 Mbps.
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- 75.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 65.78%, or 2,072 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, southeast, north, northwest, south, and east 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 above 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, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 63.90%, or 2,013 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southeast, north, central, northwest, east, southwest, and south 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 one of the slowest 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.
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- 5.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.9% 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 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.
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- 5.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 63.90%, or 2,013 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southeast, north, central, northwest, east, southwest, and south 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 one of the slowest 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.
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- 5.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.9% 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 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.
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- 5.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Express WISP Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, TX
Express WISP fixed wireless coverage
About 10.79%, or 340 people, have Express WISP fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southwest, north, central, south, northwest, and northeast Buffalo area. Express WISP is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buffalo.
Express WISP fixed wireless download speeds
Express WISP is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Express WISP fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Express WISP goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Express WISP fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buffalo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Express WISP fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Express WISP is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buffalo fixed wireless providers. Express WISP offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, TX
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 5.24%, or 165 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southwest, southeast, and south 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 below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo can order from Nextlink goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Buffalo customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average 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 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 Texas?
Internet speeds in Buffalo are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 1,158 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 97.94% 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
- Nineveh, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newby, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keechi, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jewett, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Flo, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Donie, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lanely, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dew, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Farrar, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Red Lake, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Jordan, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Waverly, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New London, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Buffalo, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Vernon, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middleton, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ajo, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hurley, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Heiskell, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gray Summit, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds