Best Internet Providers in Buffalo, ND
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Buffalo, ND
Buffalo has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Buffalo, ND at a Glance
Buffalo Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
BEK Lightband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Midco
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
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, ND?
BEK Lightband is the best internet provider in Buffalo based on North Dakota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, BEK Lightband 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. BEK Lightband is an option for 97.32% of the city.
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.
How Buffalo Compares to Places Its Size
Buffalo's report card score is in the top 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 19%.
| Measure | Buffalo | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Cass County | North Dakota | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.3% | top 31% | 47.5% | 71.1% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,000 Mbps | top 6% | 2,319 Mbps | 2,638 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.8 | bottom 11% | 7.2 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 11% | 9% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | top 19% | 78% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 9% | 86% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $107,614 | top 8% | $89,063 | $84,715 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 20% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 97.3% of homes in Buffalo, against 47.5% across Cass County and 71.1% across North Dakota. Households in Buffalo are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $107,614 (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?
BEK Lightband Fiber in Buffalo, ND
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
BEK Lightband offers Fiber service to 97.3% of Buffalo homes. Across the city, BEK Lightband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, ND
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.3% 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 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buffalo, ND
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Buffalo 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, ND
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Buffalo homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo?
Midco Cable in Buffalo, ND
Availability:
62.2%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
1,250 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 62.2% of Buffalo homes. Across the city, Midco Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,250 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Buffalo?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Buffalo, ND.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58011 | 408 | 97.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.7 | B- | 59/100 |
How Buffalo Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Buffalo that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Chaffee has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Amenia the fewest (19.1%); Buffalo has 97.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo (this page) | 336 | 97.3% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.8 | B- | 59/100 |
| Casselton | 2,585 | 97.6% | 2,484 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Tower City | 437 | 96.8% | 4,943 Mbps | 2.4 | B- | 58/100 |
| Wheatland | 399 | 88.5% | 4,516 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Oriska | 309 | 96.4% | 5,000 Mbps | 3.2 | B- | 63/100 |
| Fingal | 290 | 99.7% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.4 | B- | 43/100 |
| Amenia | 241 | 19.1% | 406 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 38/100 |
| Alice | 135 | 92.6% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Ayr | 115 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 1.8 | B- | 62/100 |
| Chaffee | 110 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 2.8 | B | 58/100 |
| Absaraka | 109 | 92.7% | 4,905 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buffalo?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Midco. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, BEK Lightband 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
| BEK Lightband | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Midco | 1,250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Buffalo. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Buffalo Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from North Dakota internet customers, BEK Lightband is the best internet service provider for Buffalo residents. BEK Lightband was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Midco wins for second-place in North Dakota, with 3.73 out of 5 stars and 62.2% coverage in Buffalo.
At a national level, based on 1446 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, BEK Lightband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.50 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Buffalo Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Buffalo, North Dakota, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Overall | North Dakota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEK Lightband |  (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (11) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | 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 BEK Lightband. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Buffalo. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 Speed | North Dakota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midco | (0) | (11) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| BEK Lightband | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | 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 BEK Lightband 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 North Dakota or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
BEK Lightband is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Midco is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.45 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Buffalo, North Dakota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Buffalo
| ISP / Tech Type | Buffalo Affordability | North Dakota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEK Lightband | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (11) | (36) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in North Dakota
Customer Reviews
A Grand Forks, ND Customer
Midco Cable
May 18, 2026 A West Fargo, ND Customer
Midco Fiber
April 09, 2026 A Valley City, ND Customer
BEK Lightband Fiber
February 12, 2026 There is a building in town and everytime I've had to go to the building, the people have been very nice. On field techs are friendly and helpful. They tell you how it is and don't make you feel bad for asking questions. My only other gripes are how long it takes them to get out to check something, and contant price increases. If you need internet hooked up, you'll have to wait a week or longer for a tech to come out. Prices have gone up consistently for the last 5 years. It's ok happening once or twice, but I don't see why it has to. Despite that, they are leaps and bounds better than Comcast/Xfinity. The speeds are fast and reliable, and I always know that someone at the building will be friendly towards me.
Danielle V
SRT Fiber
November 13, 2025 By far the best ISP I have ever used. I have used both Xfinity and Verizon in the past and both struggled with random outages/maintenance that took my internet offline for 'x' amount of hours. On the other hand at SRT, I have experienced very few outages, perhaps one this year so far (June 2025). The pricing at SRT is also the around the same that I paid at previous ISPs but my speeds are significantly higher/faster.
A Ellendale, ND Customer
DRN Fiber
July 31, 2025 DRN has amazing internet service. It is high speed fiber optic internet. It is reasonablely priced, and worth every cent. Having the service provider be local is a major benefit also. If there were to be any issues, I can call them, and if it can not be resolved over the phone, then they send a person to repair it that same day. Very rarely, issues won't be resolved until the next day. If anyone would ask, I would highly recommend using this provider.
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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 BEK Lightband.
- The fastest internet provider should be BEK Lightband. 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 is BEK Lightband.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and BEK Lightband has the broadest coverage in Buffalo, available to 97.3% 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.