Best Internet Providers in Buffalo City, NC
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Buffalo City, NC
Buffalo City has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Buffalo City.
Ranks compare Buffalo City with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Buffalo City, NC at a Glance
Buffalo City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
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Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buffalo City, NC?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Buffalo City based on 99 North Carolina customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Buffalo City?
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 City Compares to Places Its Size
Buffalo City's report card score is in the bottom 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 16%.
| Measure | Buffalo City | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Dare County | North Carolina | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 82.7% | 78.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 143 Mbps | bottom 8% | 1,788 Mbps | 3,577 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | top 44% | 6.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | bottom 5% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 35% | 15% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 5% | 98% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 24% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | top 7% | 84% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 41% | 86% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $53,375 | bottom 20% | $90,546 | $83,207 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 15% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Buffalo City, against 82.7% across Dare County and 78.0% across North Carolina. Households in Buffalo City are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $53,375 (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 City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo City?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Buffalo City, NC.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo City?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo City, NC
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Buffalo City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Buffalo City, NC
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Buffalo City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo City, NC
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of Buffalo City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Buffalo City, NC
Availability:
31.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.9% of Buffalo City homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buffalo City, NC
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.2% of Buffalo City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo City?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Buffalo City, NC.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo City?
Brightspeed DSL in Buffalo City, NC
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 98.2% of Buffalo City homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Buffalo City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Buffalo City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Buffalo City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Buffalo City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Buffalo City that have their own pages are all within 17 miles. Among them, Harbinger has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Kill Devil Hills the fewest (90.1%); Buffalo City has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo City (this page) | 113 | 0.0% | 143 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 61/100 |
| Kill Devil Hills | 12,095 | 90.1% | 1,854 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 71/100 |
| Manteo | 6,510 | 95.9% | 1,962 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Harbinger | 1,398 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 52/100 |
| Columbia | 1,231 | 91.5% | 1,845 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Manns Harbor | 830 | 0.0% | 959 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 63/100 |
| Pleasant View | 463 | 96.5% | 1,980 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 21/100 |
| Stumpy Point | 218 | 0.0% | 982 Mbps | 4 | D | 61/100 |
| Gum Neck | 215 | 0.0% | 61 Mbps | 1.5 | F | 22/100 |
| Goat Neck | 200 | 96.5% | 1,960 Mbps | 2.1 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Soundside | 183 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | B | 26/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buffalo City?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Brightspeed 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 City
| Verizon | 300 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Buffalo City Internet Providers
Based on 99 reviews from North Carolina internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Buffalo City residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.73 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in North Carolina, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 98.2% coverage in Buffalo City.
At a national level, based on 2300 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 City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Buffalo City, North Carolina, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo City Overall | North Carolina Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed |  (1) |  (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buffalo City
Based on data reported by Buffalo City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Buffalo City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo City Speed | North Carolina Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buffalo City?
Of the providers in Buffalo City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Buffalo City where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across North Carolina 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 4.23 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.46 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Buffalo City, North Carolina, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Buffalo City
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo City Affordability | North Carolina Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (59) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (17) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Carolina
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Spectrum Cable
November 05, 2026 Service during the day has gotten a little better. However, Spectrum does a lot of maintenance late at night and therefore the TV and Internet go out. Not happy with that since I stay up late.
ISPReports User
Ripple Fiber
November 01, 2026 Constant outages with customer service associates that barely know anything about the product
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AT&T Fiber
October 26, 2026 Price keeps going up, for the same service. Terrible internet service: 6 outages in the past month (Sept-Oct 2026) Very unreliable. If you have a problem: Customer Service is an AI bot.
ISPReports User
Spectrum
October 26, 2026 Declining since an optic company came into our housing area in zip 28110. We are displeased and considering alternatives.
ISPReports User
Brightspeed
October 23, 2026 You can not pay me enough to recommend Brightspeed. I can not believe that there are any legitimate reviews over a 2.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Buffalo City?
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 City is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Buffalo City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, Brightspeed, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Buffalo City, available to 98.2% 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.