Best Internet Providers in Buffalo, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Buffalo, IA
Buffalo has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, DSL, 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.
Ranks compare Buffalo 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, IA at a Glance
Buffalo Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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DSL
Mediacom
Connection
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Cable
Verizon
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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 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buffalo, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Buffalo 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, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.38% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Buffalo?
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
How Buffalo Compares to Places Its Size
Buffalo's report card score is in the bottom 12% and its connectivity index is in the top 33%.
| Measure | Buffalo | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Scott County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 8% | 92.0% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,817 Mbps | top 41% | 4,957 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.2 | bottom 24% | 6.9 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 11% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 91% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | top 26% | 78% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 24% | 79% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $106,437 | top 16% | $88,508 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 17% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Buffalo, against 92.0% across Scott County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Buffalo are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $106,437 (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
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Buffalo, IA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IA
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
183 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Buffalo homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 183 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IA
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of Buffalo homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IA
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.9% of Buffalo homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IA
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.7% of Buffalo homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, IA
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.7% of Buffalo homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo?
Mediacom Cable in Buffalo, IA
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,946 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 90.3% of Buffalo homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,946 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 948 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo?
CenturyLink DSL in Buffalo, IA
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 98.2% of Buffalo homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Buffalo by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Buffalo has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Buffalo
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Buffalo
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52728 | 1,027 | 0.0% | 1,982 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 57/100 |
How Buffalo Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Buffalo that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 6 of them in Illinois. Among them, Andalusia, IL has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Blue Grass the fewest (26.1%); Buffalo has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo (this page) | 1,265 | 0.0% | 1,817 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 58/100 |
| Davenport | 103,390 | 95.0% | 4,850 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Rock Island, IL | 37,720 | 95.6% | 5,092 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Milan, IL | 8,768 | 71.3% | 3,877 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 50/100 |
| Blue Grass | 4,522 | 26.1% | 1,830 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Taylor Ridge, IL | 2,128 | 88.5% | 933 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 55/100 |
| Andalusia, IL | 1,527 | 100.0% | 1,874 Mbps | 4.3 | B | 53/100 |
| Reynolds, IL | 1,171 | 95.0% | 970 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 61/100 |
| Oak Grove, IL | 904 | 54.9% | 3,542 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Montpelier | 414 | 55.6% | 642 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 54/100 |
| New Era | 267 | 0.0% | 375 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 60/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buffalo?
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 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
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Buffalo Internet Providers
Based on 43 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Buffalo residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 98.0% coverage in Buffalo.
At a national level, based on 2519 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 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Buffalo, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buffalo
Based on data reported by Buffalo ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Buffalo. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,946 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 Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buffalo?
Of the providers in Buffalo, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Buffalo 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Buffalo, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Buffalo
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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?
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 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Buffalo, 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.