Best Internet Providers in Buffalo Lake, MN
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Buffalo Lake, MN
Buffalo Lake has 13 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.
Ranks compare Buffalo Lake 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 Lake, MN at a Glance
Buffalo Lake Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
RS Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Nuvera Communication
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Lake ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buffalo Lake, MN?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Buffalo Lake based on Minnesota 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 Lake, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 80.73% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Buffalo Lake?
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 Lake
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- RS Fiber - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midco - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - fiber coverage map
- Broadband Corp - fixed wireless coverage map
- RS Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- MVTV Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Xtratyme - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Buffalo Lake Compares to Places Its Size
Buffalo Lake's report card score is in the top 42% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 42%.
| Measure | Buffalo Lake | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Renville County | Minnesota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 65.8% | bottom 43% | 53.3% | 68.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,284 Mbps | bottom 46% | 1,443 Mbps | 2,819 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | top 21% | 6.3 | 6.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 8% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 91% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 86% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | bottom 36% | 59% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 40% | 73% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $74,784 | top 49% | $71,963 | $99,636 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 65.8% of homes in Buffalo Lake, against 53.3% across Renville County and 68.5% across Minnesota. Households in Buffalo Lake are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,784 (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 Lake
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Lake?
RS Fiber in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
65.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
RS Fiber offers Fiber service to 65.3% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, RS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 7.7% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, Mediacom 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 Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Lake?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
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
Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.2% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, Nuvera Communication Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 58 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.7% 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 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
RS Fiber Fixed Wireless in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
RS Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.3% 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:
20.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.8% 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:
20.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.8% 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:
13.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
MVTV Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.9% 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 50 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Lake?
Mediacom Cable in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 57.4% of Buffalo Lake homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo Lake?
CenturyLink DSL in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
89.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
47 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 47 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Frontier DSL in Buffalo Lake, MN
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
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.
Internet in Buffalo Lake by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Buffalo Lake has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Buffalo Lake
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Buffalo Lake
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55314 | 1,194 | 67.1% | 1,293 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 44/100 |
How Buffalo Lake Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Buffalo Lake that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Fairfax has the most homes with fiber (74.9%) and Bird Island the fewest (0.3%); Buffalo Lake has 65.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Lake (this page) | 1,183 | 65.8% | 1,284 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 43/100 |
| Hutchinson | 16,998 | 71.5% | 1,308 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 50/100 |
| Fairfax | 1,732 | 74.9% | 1,523 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 25/100 |
| Brownton | 1,550 | 51.0% | 1,298 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Gibbon | 1,476 | 57.9% | 1,205 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Bird Island | 1,469 | 0.3% | 1,438 Mbps | 7.8 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Hector | 1,385 | 74.0% | 1,518 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Cosmos | 1,148 | 43.5% | 834 Mbps | 7.4 | C | 32/100 |
| Stewart | 1,122 | 49.5% | 1,005 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Lakeside | 589 | 5.4% | 268 Mbps | 7 | C- | 61/100 |
| Cedar Mills | 78 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buffalo Lake?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Midco. 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
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| RS Fiber | 1,000 |
| Nuvera Communication | 1,000 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Midco | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Broadband Corp | 100 |
| Xtratyme Technologies | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 80 |
| MVTV Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Buffalo Lake Internet Providers
Based on 35 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Buffalo Lake residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Midco wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 4.14 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Buffalo Lake.
At a national level, based on 1904 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 Lake Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Lake Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buffalo Lake
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 2,000 Mbps in Buffalo Lake. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Midco. This indicates Midco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Lake Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | 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) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buffalo Lake?
Of the providers in Buffalo Lake, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Buffalo Lake where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Minnesota 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 4.75 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. GigFire is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (12) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| MVTV Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (7) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (3) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Xtratyme | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Broadband Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RS Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Minnesota
Customer Reviews
A St. Paul, MN Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
June 06, 2026 A Minneapolis, MN Customer
CenturyLink Fiber
May 16, 2026 A Newfolden, MN Customer
Wiktel Fiber
May 09, 2026 A Burnsville, MN Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 15, 2026 I am currently on a promotional rate at $58/month. In a few months, I expect Xfinity to raise my rate significantly, in which case I will be extremely unsatisfied. Currently I am very happy with my rate and I get quality internet in return. I have had very few outages and have not even needed to reach out to customer support in the 20 months that I have been a customer.
Scott G
XFINITY Cable
April 13, 2026 I've had some frustration with Comcast in terms of their pricing. I've been a customer for about five years and they regularly raise their rates. As far as I can tell, these rate changes happen arbitrarily and without notice. Though the service has been good and consistent, I feel like they're just incrementally up-charging their customers. They likely feel they can get away with it since there are not many other competing internet providers in the area, and the one who do exist don't have the same infrastructure as Comcast does.
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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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Buffalo Lake is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Midco, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Buffalo Lake, available to 100.0% 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.