In Buford there are 5 residential internet providers covering 94.87% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Buford
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 Buford are not shown.
Buford 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 94.87% of Buford. 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 NCC. Now you can call companies in Buford with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Buford?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Buford.
Internet Speed Key
The average Buford home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 94.87% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Buford?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buford you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.87% of Buford homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.13% of Buford homes.
Internet Market Health in Buford
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Buford 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 Buford based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Buford internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Buford homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, 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. Buford internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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, Buford badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Buford, along with details on where in Buford and at what speeds.
NCC Fiber in Buford, ND
NCC fiber coverage
About 58.33%, or 91 people, have NCC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, north, and central Buford area. NCC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Buford.
NCC fiber download speeds
NCC is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buford. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NCC fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buford. The fastest plan anyone in Buford can order from NCC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Buford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
NCC fiber upload speeds
In Buford download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for NCC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NCC is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Buford fiber providers. NCC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buford is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
NCC DSL in Buford, ND
NCC DSL coverage
About 37.18%, or 58 people, have NCC DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, and central Buford area. NCC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Buford.
NCC DSL download speeds
NCC is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, NCC DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Buford. The fastest plan anyone in Buford can order from NCC goes up to 30 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buford customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 53.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 46.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
NCC DSL upload speeds
In Buford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NCC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, NCC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buford DSL providers. NCC 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 Buford is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, NCC customers can get speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.
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- 53.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 46.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
RTC Networks Fiber in Buford, ND
RTC Networks fiber coverage
About 36.54%, or 57 people, have RTC Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, and south Buford area. RTC Networks is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Buford.
RTC Networks fiber download speeds
RTC Networks is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buford. Versus other fiber providers in the area, RTC Networks fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buford. The fastest plan anyone in Buford can order from RTC Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Buford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
RTC Networks fiber upload speeds
In Buford download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for RTC Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, RTC Networks is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Buford fiber providers. RTC Networks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buford is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buford, ND
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 7.69%, or 12 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Buford area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buford.
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 Buford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buford. The fastest plan anyone in Buford can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Buford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Buford 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Buford fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buford is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Buford Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Buford or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Buford compare to the rest of North Dakota?
Internet speeds in Buford are slower versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 94.87% in Buford.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Buford 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
- Fairview, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Trenton, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cartwright, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Fairview, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charbonneau, ND: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Bainville, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alexander, ND: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Williston, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sidney, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rawson, ND: less internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dalark, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Swiftcurrent, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Malden-on-Hudson, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cooperton, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stifflertown, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stehekin, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Acequia, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Matanzas, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Charles, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds