Internet Providers in Buffalo, New York
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Home Internet in Buffalo, NY
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1. Spectrum 
Speeds Up To1 Gbps
Connection: CableAvailability: 95.6%Buffalo speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum -
2. EarthLink 
Speeds Up To940 Mbps
Connection: FiberAvailability: 47% -
3. Verizon 
Speeds Up To940 Mbps
Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G InternetAvailability: 46.8%Buffalo speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon -
4. Viasat 
Speeds Up To150 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
5. HughesNet 
Speeds Up To100 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
6. GoNetspeed 
Speeds Up To2 Gbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 9.1% -
7. Greenlight Networks 
Speeds Up To5 Gbps
Connection: FiberAvailability: 8.3% -
Starlink
Download Speeds:50 - 220 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
Always ON
Download Speeds:25 - 150 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 41.2%
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Best Internet Providers in Buffalo, NY
The top two internet providers in Buffalo are Spectrum and Verizon Fios. Spectrum is the fastest provider in Buffalo, capable of reaching download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). Spectrum accomplishes this feat through its high-speed cable network. While it doesn’t have the best upload speeds compared to a fiber connection, for most households, cable is a great internet connection choice.
Verizon Fios is another exceptional internet provider in Buffalo, offering download speeds up to up to 940 Mbps through its fiber-optic network. With multiple internet-only plans and bundling options, Verizon Fios keeps monthly rates as low as $49.99 per month.
Finally, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offers a quality alternative to traditional wired internet services. With speeds between 33 and 182 Mbps, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet can offer internet on a budget. If Spectrum or Verizon Fios is unavailable in your area, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet may be worth considering.
What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
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| 25 Mbps |
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41.23% |
| 100 Mbps |
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100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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95.55% |
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Internet Availability in Buffalo, NY
Residents in Buffalo have access to 9 providers for reliable home internet. From the Canadian border and east to Cheektowaga, Spectrum leads the charge with cable service that covers 95.6% of the city. Residents in the Queen City can also access fiber from EarthLink, Verizon, or Greenlight.
While Buffalo residents only have one cable provider available, Spectrum’s wide availability covers a large portion of the city. Downtown Buffalo features sporadic gaps in coverage, with notable dead zones around Buffalo City Hall, the Buffalo Grand Hotel & Event Center, and the Cobblestone District. Spectrum has you covered if you’re a resident living near Centennial Park, University Heights, or the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport.
EarthLink and Verizon are the two leading fiber internet providers in the City of Light. EarthLink covers 47.0% of the city, and Verizon’s coverage reaches 46.8% of residents. Verizon’s fiber coverage mainly extends outside downtown, as far north as Tonawanda, and as far south as West Seneca.
While limited, Greenlight does have some coverage in Buffalo. It extends to Elmwood Village but doesn’t cover the areas in between the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo and Tripi Field.
In addition to fiber, Verizon also offers DSL internet to Buffalo residents. With 6.6% availability, Verizon DSL features cover a few areas Spectrum doesn’t, such as near Erie County Medical Center.
Internet Provider Store Locations in Buffalo, NY
Provider Connection Types in Buffalo, NY
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Buffalo, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite |
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100% |
| DSL |
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6.859999999999999% |
| Cable |
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96.46000000000001% |
| Fiber |
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58.589999999999996% |
List of Internet Providers in Buffalo, NY
| Provider | Type | Top Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1 Gbps | |
| EarthLink | Fiber | 940 Mbps | |
| Verizon | Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet | 940 Mbps | |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | |
| GoNetspeed | Fixed Wireless | 2 Gbps | |
| Greenlight Networks | Fiber | 5 Gbps | |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | |
| Always ON | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps |
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Internet Providers in Buffalo, NY
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
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| Spectrum | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable | |
| EarthLink Fiber | $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fiber | |
| Verizon | $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet | |
| Viasat Internet | $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Hughesnet | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Greenlight Networks | $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fiber | |
| Starlink | $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Always ON | $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fixed Wireless |
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