Best Internet Providers in Buffalo Center, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Buffalo Center, IA
Buffalo Center has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Buffalo Center.
Ranks compare Buffalo Center with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Buffalo Center, IA at a Glance
Buffalo Center Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
WCTA Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
GigFire
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Buffalo Center ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buffalo Center, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Buffalo Center based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Buffalo Center, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.75% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Buffalo Center?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Buffalo Center Compares to Places Its Size
Buffalo Center's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the top 45%.
| Measure | Buffalo Center | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Winnebago County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.9% | top 7% | 96.5% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 1,014 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.7 | bottom 16% | 4.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 5% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 26% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | top 21% | 74% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 43% | 72% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $63,057 | bottom 30% | $67,581 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 17% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.9% of homes in Buffalo Center, against 96.5% across Winnebago County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Buffalo Center are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,057 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Buffalo Center
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Center?
WCTA Broadband Fiber in Buffalo Center, IA
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WCTA Broadband offers Fiber service to 93.5% of Buffalo Center homes. Across the city, WCTA Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bevcomm Fiber in Buffalo Center, IA
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bevcomm offers Fiber service to 7.0% of Buffalo Center homes. Across the city, Bevcomm Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Center?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Center, IA
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.2% of Buffalo Center homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 130 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Center, IA
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of Buffalo Center homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Center, IA
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
107 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.2% of Buffalo Center homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 107 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Center?
Mediacom Cable in Buffalo Center, IA
Availability:
69.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 69.7% of Buffalo Center homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Center?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Buffalo Center, IA.
Internet in Buffalo Center by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Buffalo Center has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Buffalo Center
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Buffalo Center
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50424 | 1,393 | 99.9% | 996 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 51/100 |
How Buffalo Center Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Buffalo Center that have their own pages are all within 14 miles, 3 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Thompson has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lakota the fewest (97.7%); Buffalo Center has 99.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Center (this page) | 1,248 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Titonka | 883 | 99.9% | 326 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Elmore, MN | 735 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Thompson | 698 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Bricelyn, MN | 583 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Crystal Lake | 501 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 60/100 |
| Lakota | 484 | 97.7% | 993 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 30/100 |
| Woden | 481 | 99.2% | 959 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Frost, MN | 379 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 47/100 |
| Rake | 348 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 71/100 |
| Ledyard | 319 | 98.4% | 1,385 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buffalo Center?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom and WCTA Broadband should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Buffalo Center
| WCTA Broadband | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Bevcomm | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Buffalo Center Internet Providers
Based on 31 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Buffalo Center residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mediacom wins for second-place in Iowa, with 3.09 out of 5 stars and 69.7% coverage in Buffalo Center.
At a national level, based on 1255 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Buffalo Center Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Buffalo Center, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Center Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buffalo Center
Based on data reported by Buffalo Center ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom and WCTA Broadband. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Buffalo Center. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Center Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buffalo Center?
Of the providers in Buffalo Center, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Buffalo Center where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Iowa or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Mediacom is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.45 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Buffalo Center, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Buffalo Center
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Center Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
Steve S.
ImOn Communications Fiber
November 04, 2026 Install was sloppy, wire hanging inside and outside. My main issue was the price kept increasing. The customer support took over a hour to speak to someone and then another hour of testing before they would isue replacement equipment.
ISPReports User
Metronet Fiber
October 14, 2026 great
Tim W
ImOn Communications Fiber
October 08, 2026 Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for
Diane
Comelec Internet Services
September 01, 2026 Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5
ISPReports User
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber
July 01, 2026 awful. the key advantage of fiber technology is symmetrical upload and download speeds - fiber optic with pcctel is unreliable and awful. rarely have had symmetrical speeds with this service do NOT recommend pcctel
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Buffalo Center?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Buffalo Center is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom and WCTA Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Buffalo Center is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Buffalo Center, available to 96.2% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.