Best Internet Providers in Buffalo County, WI
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Buffalo County, WI
Buffalo County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Buffalo County.
Ranks compare Buffalo County with the 72 Wisconsin counties.
The Best Internet in Buffalo County, WI at a Glance
Buffalo County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cochrane Co-op Telephone
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
NTec
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
HBC Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Bug Tussel Wireless
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buffalo County, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Buffalo County based on Wisconsin 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 County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 38.97% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Buffalo County?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Buffalo County
- Cochrane Co-op Telephone - fiber coverage map
- NTec - fiber coverage map
- TCC Internet - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- NTec - cable coverage map
- HBC Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- TDS - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Buffalo County Compares to the Rest of Wisconsin
Buffalo County's report card score is tied 58th of 72 and its connectivity index is tied 41st of 72.
| Measure | Buffalo County | Rank among Wisconsin counties | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 80.8% | 12th of 72 | 65.0% | 71.5% | Pepin County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 901 Mbps | 60th of 72 | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | St. Croix County (5,688 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.6 | Tied 67th of 72 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Brown County (9.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 40th of 72 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Menominee County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 41st of 72 | 13% | 15% | Dane County (20%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 49th of 72 | 95% | 96% | Dane County and Ozaukee County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 41st of 72 | 91% | 91% | Waukesha County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | Tied 32nd of 72 | 74% | 76% | Waukesha County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | Tied 58th of 72 | 80% | 81% | Dane County (90%) |
| Median household income | $71,461 | 44th of 72 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Waukesha County ($114,497) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 37th of 72 | 15% | 16% | Dunn County and Grant County (21%) |
Fiber reaches 80.8% of homes in Buffalo County, against 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Buffalo County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,461 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Buffalo County Compares to Its Neighbors
Buffalo County has 5 neighbors, 2 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Pepin County has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Winona County, MN the fewest (50.1%); Buffalo County has 80.8%.
Map of Buffalo County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Buffalo County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo County (this page) | 13,317 | 80.8% | 901 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 43/100 |
| Eau Claire County | 105,710 | 66.7% | 4,387 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 56/100 |
| Winona County, MN | 49,671 | 50.1% | 2,763 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 61/100 |
| Trempealeau County | 30,760 | 60.5% | 923 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 47/100 |
| Wabasha County, MN | 21,387 | 75.1% | 3,506 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 44/100 |
| Pepin County | 7,318 | 99.3% | 1,266 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 51/100 |
Internet in Buffalo County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 73.5% of homes in Alma to 99.9% in Buffalo City; by ZIP code, from 69.0% in 54610 (Alma) to 99.9% in 54622 (Buffalo City). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Buffalo County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondovi | 5,462 | 79.1% | 843 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 44/100 |
| Fountain City | 2,121 | 74.0% | 1,109 Mbps | 5 | C | 36/100 |
| Buffalo City | 1,223 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 47/100 |
| Alma | 1,081 | 73.5% | 777 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 38/100 |
| Nelson | 760 | 85.7% | 886 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 52/100 |
| Cochrane | 596 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 45/100 |
| Waumandee | 473 | 76.5% | 827 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 49/100 |
| Czechville | 329 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 47/100 |
| Tarrant | 274 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Tell | 245 | 59.2% | 699 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 43/100 |
| Maxville | 205 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Modena | 198 | 95.0% | 980 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 71/100 |
| Marshland | 197 | 87.3% | 926 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Pine Creek | 191 | 44.5% | 501 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 19/100 |
| Praag | 128 | 63.3% | 690 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Herold | 119 | 65.5% | 690 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 41/100 |
ZIP codes in Buffalo County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54755 (Mondovi) | 7,520 | 84.5% | 884 Mbps | 3 | C- | 48/100 |
| 54629 (Fountain City) | 2,555 | 80.3% | 1,108 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 36/100 |
| 54622 (Buffalo City) | 2,127 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 46/100 |
| 54610 (Alma) | 1,491 | 69.0% | 745 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 39/100 |
| 54756 (Nelson) | 879 | 87.6% | 902 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buffalo County?
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, Cochrane Co-op Telephone 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 County
| HBC Internet | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| NTec | 1,000 |
| Cochrane Co-op Telephone | 1,000 |
| TCC Internet | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| TDS | 50 |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Buffalo County Internet Providers
Based on 157 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Buffalo County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 4467 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 County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) |  (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) |  (39) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NTec | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TCC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cochrane Co-op Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buffalo County
Based on data reported by Buffalo County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Cochrane Co-op Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Buffalo County. 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 County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NTec | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TCC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cochrane Co-op Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buffalo County?
Of the providers in Buffalo County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Buffalo County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Wisconsin 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 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Buffalo County
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NTec | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TCC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cochrane Co-op Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Buffalo County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo County?
Cochrane Co-op Telephone Fiber in Buffalo County, WI
Availability:
39.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cochrane Co-op Telephone offers Fiber service to 39.1% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Cochrane Co-op Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
NTec Fiber in Buffalo County, WI
Availability:
36.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NTec offers Fiber service to 36.8% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, NTec Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TCC Internet Fiber in Buffalo County, WI
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TCC Internet offers Fiber service to 5.8% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, TCC Internet 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 County?
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, WI
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless 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 County, WI
Availability:
39.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.0% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
HBC Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, WI
Availability:
29.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
HBC Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.3% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, HBC Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, WI
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
239 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.3% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 239 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, WI
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.0% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, 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 County, WI
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.0% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Buffalo County, WI
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
132 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.3% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 132 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 89 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo County?
NTec Cable in Buffalo County, WI
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
NTec offers Cable service to 16.3% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, NTec Cable has speeds up to 250 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Buffalo County, WI
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 5.5% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Spectrum 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 County?
Frontier DSL in Buffalo County, WI
Availability:
24.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 24.0% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed DSL in Buffalo County, WI
Availability:
22.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 22.4% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
TDS DSL in Buffalo County, WI
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 10.1% of Buffalo County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Spectrum
September 27, 2026 Looking to change
Ashley L
Spectrum Cable
June 11, 2026 Over the years the bill has increased for assorted fees. I understand inflation but we have not gotten anything better as far as service for this increased fee. It is frustrating to see new customer prices when we've been customers for 15 years.
A Appleton, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 28, 2026 A Washburn, WI Customer
Norvado Fiber
May 18, 2026 Norvado is a local internet service provider that is more affordable than the other options in my area. I am not as pleased with the speed but the price makes it worth using.
Kinsey L
Spectrum Fiber
May 17, 2026 We just moved to Wisconsin last August and had switched over from Optimum to Spectrum. We picked a lower tier plan to save on cost and have had few issues over this past year. After 6 months we did see an increase in our bill by $10 which we weren’t too happy about but are still paying less than we did at our last home. Overall, the service we get for the price is rather fair and fits our needs as a family.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Buffalo County?
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 County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cochrane Co-op Telephone. 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 County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Bug Tussel Wireless has the broadest coverage in Buffalo County, available to 85.8% 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.