10 Best Internet Providers in Buffalo Gap, TX

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Above are the top 4 providers in Buffalo Gap, TX for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buffalo Gap, TX?

Taylor Telecom is the highest-rated internet provider in Buffalo Gap based on 268 Texas customer reviews, and Taylor Telecom 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Buffalo Gap, Texas, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Buffalo Gap

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Buffalo Gap Internet Providers

Based on 268 reviews from Texas internet customers, Taylor Telecom is the best internet service provider for Buffalo Gap residents. Taylor Telecom was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Taylor Electric Cooperative wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 50.8% coverage in Buffalo Gap.

At a national level, based on 2290 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Taylor Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buffalo Gap?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Taylor Telecom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Taylor Telecom, Taylor Electric Cooperative, and MetroNet 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 Gap

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	1,000 Mbps
	Taylor Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Taylor Telecom	1,000 Mbps
	Optimum	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buffalo Gap

Based on data reported by Buffalo Gap ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Taylor Telecom, Taylor Electric Cooperative, and MetroNet. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Buffalo Gap. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Taylor Telecom. This indicates Taylor Telecom reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buffalo Gap?

Texas customers rate Taylor Telecom as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Taylor Telecom received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Taylor Electric Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Buffalo Gap customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Buffalo Gap, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Buffalo Gap

Buffalo Gap Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Buffalo Gap below, including the metrics used and how Buffalo Gap compares to the rest of Texas and nation.

Buffalo Gap ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Buffalo Gap	Texas	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Buffalo Gap that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.88%	78.37%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,000 Mbps	3,946 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Buffalo Gap.	6.3	7.8	6.8

 

Buffalo Gap Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Buffalo Gap	Texas	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.8	2.8	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	8%	13%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	97%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	79%	73%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	79%	74%	76%

Buffalo Gap ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Buffalo Gap is B+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Buffalo Gap is high with a score of 74 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Buffalo Gap have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Buffalo Gap ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

94% of Buffalo Gap households have an internet connection despite having 99.88% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Buffalo Gap residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Buffalo Gap?

How Much Speed does a Buffalo Gap Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Buffalo Gap is 2.8, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Buffalo Gap's average household income is $123,466 which is much higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Buffalo Gap also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Buffalo Gap has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Buffalo Gap households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Buffalo Gap?

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 Gap is Taylor Telecom.
• The fastest internet provider should be Taylor Telecom, Taylor Electric Cooperative, and MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Taylor Telecom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Buffalo Gap is Taylor Telecom.
• Viasat, Taylor Telecom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Buffalo Gap, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Buffalo Gap compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Buffalo Gap stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Buffalo Gap's B+ ISP Report Card and 74 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.