14 Best Internet Providers in Buffalo Lake, MN
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Buffalo Lake ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 713 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Buffalo Lake Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Buffalo Lake has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Buffalo Lake.
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Buffalo Lake has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Buffalo Lake.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Buffalo Lake, MN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Lake ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buffalo Lake, MN?
MVTV Wireless is the best internet provider in Buffalo Lake based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, MVTV Wireless had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Buffalo Lake, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, MVTV Wireless is an option for 12.43% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Buffalo Lake
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Buffalo Lake Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Lake Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (1) |  (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) |  (284) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 34 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, MVTV Wireless is the best internet service provider for Buffalo Lake residents. MVTV Wireless was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 23.8% coverage in Buffalo Lake.
At a national level, based on 1677 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Buffalo Lake?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buffalo Lake?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MVTV Wireless. 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 Lake
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| HBC Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nuvera Communication | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| RS Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Xtratyme Technologies | 100 Mbps | ||
| MVTV Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| Broadband Corp | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buffalo Lake
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Lake Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Buffalo Lake ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Buffalo Lake. 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 MVTV Wireless. This indicates MVTV Wireless reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buffalo Lake?
Minnesota customers rate MVTV Wireless 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.
MVTV Wireless received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Buffalo Lake customers with an average price rating of 4.75 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Buffalo Lake
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Lake Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Buffalo Lake 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 Lake below, including the metrics used and how Buffalo Lake compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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Buffalo Lake | Minnesota | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Buffalo Lake that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 65.77% | 62.00% | 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. | 713 Mbps | 3,031 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 Lake. | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 2.5 | 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. | 11% | 16% | 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. | 92% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 81% | 91% | 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. | 57% | 77% | 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. | 57% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Buffalo Lake ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Buffalo Lake is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Buffalo Lake is high with a score of 39 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Buffalo Lake have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Buffalo Lake 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.
81% of Buffalo Lake households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Buffalo Lake 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 Lake?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
How Much Speed does a Buffalo Lake Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Buffalo Lake is 2.5, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Buffalo Lake's average household income is $69,035 which is lower than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Buffalo Lake also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Minnesota who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Buffalo Lake has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Buffalo Lake households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Lake?
RS Fiber in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
63.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
RS Fiber offers Fiber service to 63.9% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, RS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
HBC Internet Fiber in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
HBC Internet offers Fiber service to 8.5% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, HBC Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nuvera Communication Fiber in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, Nuvera Communication Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Lake?
Mediacom Cable in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
58.9%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 58.9% of Buffalo Lake 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 Lake?
Centurylink DSL in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
89.3%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 89.3% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 20, with an average of 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Frontier DSL in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 4.8% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 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 1.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Lake?
Midco Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Midco offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, Midco Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
82.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.8% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
27.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
144 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.0% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 144 Mbps, with speeds from 140 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 40 and as high as 130, with an average of 75 Mbps throughout the city.
RS Fiber Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
25.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
RS Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.0% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, RS Fiber Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.8% of Buffalo Lake 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 Lake, MN
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.8% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Broadband Corp Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Broadband Corp offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.2% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, Broadband Corp Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
MVTV Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.4% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, MVTV Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
HBC Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
HBC Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.3% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, HBC Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Xtratyme Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Xtratyme Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.3% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, Xtratyme Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Buffalo Lake?
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 Lake is MVTV Wireless.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MVTV Wireless may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Buffalo Lake is MVTV Wireless.
- Viasat, Midco, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Buffalo Lake, 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 Lake compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Buffalo Lake 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 Lake's C+ ISP Report Card and 39 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100