7 Best Internet Providers in Buford, WY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Buford, WY 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 Buford, WY?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Buford, Wyoming, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Buford

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Buford Internet Providers

Based on 7 reviews from Wyoming internet customers, Visionary Broadband is the best internet service provider for Buford residents. Visionary Broadband was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mountain West Technologies wins for second-place in Wyoming, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 76.4% coverage in Buford.

At a national level, based on 1308 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buford?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Buford

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Mountain West Technologies	300 Mbps
	Vistabeam	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	Visionary Broadband	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buford

Based on data reported by Buford ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Buford. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 196 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buford?

Wyoming customers rate Visionary Broadband 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.

Visionary Broadband received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Mountain West Technologies is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Buford customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Buford

Buford 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 Buford below, including the metrics used and how Buford compares to the rest of Wyoming and nation.

Buford ISP Report Card: F

	Metric (hover for details)	Buford	Wyoming	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Buford that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	59.55%	71.53%
	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.	150 Mbps	2,499 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Buford.	2.8	6.5	7.1

 

Buford Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Buford	Wyoming	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	2.4	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.	12%	10%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	95%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	98%	90%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	47%	69%	76%
	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.	50%	71%	77%

Buford ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Buford is F, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Buford is high with a score of 56 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Buford have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Buford 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.

98% of Buford households have an internet connection while having 96.53% availability. 47% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 39% have satellite, 2% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 47% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 50% subscribe to it. A very low number of Buford 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 Buford?

How Much Speed does a Buford Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Buford is 2.8, which is larger than the Wyoming average of 2.4 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Buford’s average household income is $106,552 which is much higher than the Wyoming average of $82,761 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Buford also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Wyoming average of 16%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 10% of residents in Wyoming who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Buford has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Buford households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buford?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Buford, WY.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buford?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Buford, WY.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Buford?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Buford?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Buford?

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 Buford is Visionary Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Visionary Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Buford is Visionary Broadband.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Mountain West Technologies has the broadest coverage in Buford, 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 Buford compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Buford 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 Buford’s F ISP Report Card and 56 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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