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Internet Providers in Buffalo Center, Iowa

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Home Internet in Buffalo Center, IA

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 59.6%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 74.7%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 36.1%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 74.7%
  • 7. River Valley Telecommunications Coop
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 12.1%
  • 8. Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 94.8%
  • GigFire
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16.7%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 5.2%

Best Internet Providers in Buffalo Center, IA

Viasat Internet tops the list of service providers in Buffalo Center, Iowa. They offer satellite internet with complete citywide coverage, ensuring access for every resident. Viasat's maximum download speed stands at 150 Mbps, a reasonable rate for satellite internet. Plans start at $99.99 per month, offering solid value for areas with limited high-speed internet options.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet ranks second. Using 5G technology, EarthLink covers about 36.10% of Buffalo Center. They offer maximum download speeds of 100 Mbps with plans starting at $39.95 per month. This affordability attracts residents seeking high-speed internet without satellite costs. However, the limited coverage restricts access to some residents.

High percentages of cable (95%) and fixed wireless (98%) availability in Buffalo Center give residents in well-covered areas multiple good options.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • River Valley Telecommunications Coop
  • UScellular
65.64999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • GigFire
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association
94.82000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Buffalo Center, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Buffalo Center, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
4.109999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
58.879999999999995%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
95.19%

List of Internet Providers in Buffalo Center, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
River Valley Telecommunications Coop Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association Fiber 1 Gbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless 150 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Buffalo Center, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
GigFire $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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