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Best Internet Providers in University, Buffalo, NY

All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

University 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in University.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber82.9%Buffalo 70.8%18th of 38
Average top speed1,422 MbpsBuffalo 2,291 Mbps18th of 38
Providers55.8 at a typical addressTied 7th of 38
Homes with internet95%Buffalo 91%5th of 38
ISP Report CardB-score 55 of 10018th of 38
Connectivity index77/100Buffalo 59/1003rd of 38

Ranks compare University with the 38 neighborhoods in Buffalo.

The Best Internet in University, Buffalo, NY at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our University ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestVerizonUp to 2,300 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.22 out of 5 by its customers, available to 82.90% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

University Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

82.9%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: $39.95 - $109.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in University.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most University residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

82.9%

1,408 Mbps

2,300 Mbps

Fiber: 3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

Spectrum

Spectrum logo

Availability:

82.9%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1949)

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1-877-411-1381 Price: $30.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in University.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most University residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

8.2%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(207)

Cable

82.9%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(1739)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

82.9%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $49.99 - $109.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in University.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most University residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

82.9%

1,408 Mbps

2,300 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(453)

Fixed Wireless

57.2%

276 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

82.9%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in University.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most University residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

82.9%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Mid-Hudson Cable

Mid-Hudson Cable logo

Availability:

82.5%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(7)

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Price: Starting at $49.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in University.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most University residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

82.5%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for University residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 University ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in University, Buffalo, NY?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in University based on New York 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 University, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 82.90% of the neighborhood.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in University?

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.

University, Buffalo, NY map of internet availability

How University Compares to the Rest of Buffalo

University's report card score is 18th of 38 and its connectivity index is 3rd of 38.

B-score 55 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.18th of 38
77/100Buffalo 59/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.3rd of 38
Measure University Rank among neighborhoods in Buffalo Buffalo Erie County US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 82.9% 18th of 38 70.8% 76.3% 71.5% Cazenovia Park and Kensington and 3 more (100.0%)
Average top speed 1,422 Mbps 18th of 38 2,291 Mbps 2,274 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Riverside Park (9,570 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 5.8 Tied 7th of 38 4.5 4.8 7.1 North Park (6.5)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.4 Tied 17th of 38 2.3 2.3 2.7 Broadway-Fillmore (3.1)
Workers who work from home 13% Tied 16th of 38 13% 13% 15% Albright (24%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 97% Tied 8th of 38 94% 94% 96% Allen (100%)
Homes with internet 95% 5th of 38 91% 91% 91% Forest (99%)
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 89% 2nd of 38 77% 77% 76% Park Meadow (92%)
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 88% Tied 3rd of 38 77% 78% 81% Albright and Starin Central (90%)
Median household income $52,845 20th of 38 $79,882 $80,743 $93,246 Starin Central ($104,980)
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 41% 2nd of 38 15% 15% 16% Albright (43%)

Fiber reaches 82.9% of homes in University, against 70.8% across Buffalo and 76.3% across Erie County. Households in University are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $52,845 (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 University

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in University?

EarthLink Fiber in University, Buffalo, NY

EarthLink logo

Availability:

82.9%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

Avg. Download Speed

1,408 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fiber service to 82.9% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,408 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,341 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in University from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fiber in University, Buffalo, NY

Verizon logo

Availability:

82.9%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(453)

Avg. Download Speed

1,408 Mbps

Verizon offers Fiber service to 82.9% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,408 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,341 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in University from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Spectrum Fiber in University, Buffalo, NY

Spectrum logo

Availability:

8.2%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(207)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Fiber service to 8.2% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 500 and as high as 500, with an average of 500 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Spectrum Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in University from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

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

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in University, Buffalo, NY

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

82.9%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.9% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 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 20 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in University from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Mid-Hudson Cable Fixed Wireless in University, Buffalo, NY

Mid-Hudson Cable logo

Availability:

82.5%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

Mid-Hudson Cable offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.5% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Mid-Hudson Cable Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 8.0 and as high as 8.0, with an average of 8.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Mid-Hudson Cable Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in University from Mid-Hudson Cable in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in University, Buffalo, NY

Verizon logo

Availability:

57.2%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

276 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.2% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 276 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in University from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in University?

Spectrum Cable in University, Buffalo, NY

Spectrum logo

Availability:

82.9%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1739)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Cable service to 82.9% of University homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 639 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Spectrum Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in University from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in University?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in University, Buffalo, NY.

How University Compares to Its Neighbors

The 10 neighborhoods nearest to University that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, North Park has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Park Meadow the fewest (25.1%); University has 82.9%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
University (this page)5,532 82.9%1,422 Mbps5.8B-77/100
North Park15,046 100.0%5,758 Mbps6.5A-58/100
Kensington11,377 100.0%1,797 Mbps5.5B67/100
Lasalle9,754 98.7%2,690 Mbps5.8B+79/100
Kenfield9,222 42.6%1,107 Mbps4.4C-57/100
Hamlin Park6,687 57.6%5,027 Mbps4.5C+58/100
Grider6,576 29.8%997 Mbps4.3D+39/100
Leroy5,872 68.6%1,485 Mbps5.2C+43/100
Starin Central5,637 94.0%4,179 Mbps6.3B+61/100
Park Meadow3,729 25.1%1,000 Mbps4.4D+72/100
Lincoln Park-Buffalo (Tonawanda)3,364 100.0%1,684 Mbps4.8B72/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in University?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Verizon.

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

Max Advertised Speed in University, Buffalo, NY
EarthLink2,300
Verizon2,300
Spectrum1,000
T-Mobile Home Internet100
Viasat100
Mid-Hudson Cable100
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for University Internet Providers

Based on 355 reviews from New York internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for University residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.22 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in New York, with 3.74 out of 5 stars and 82.9% coverage in University.

At a national level, based on 3129 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 University Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in University, New York, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeUniversity OverallNew York OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (140)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
Mid-Hudson CableNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (7)3 of 5 stars (7)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (189)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in University

Based on data reported by University ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in University. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,409 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeUniversity SpeedNew York SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (140)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
Mid-Hudson CableNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (7)4 of 5 stars (7)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (189)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in University?

Of the providers in University, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in University where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across New York 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 4.11 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in University, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in University

ISP / Tech TypeUniversity AffordabilityNew York AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (140)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
Mid-Hudson CableNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (7)2.5 of 5 stars (7)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (189)3 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

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Verizon Fiber

1 of 5 stars November 13, 2026

do not buy they implemented a new interface that is user hostlie cannot forward through comercials tivo quit working avoid, avoid, avoid

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Fidium

1 of 5 stars October 31, 2026

Impossible to reach and very difficult to get help - never in real time.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Optimum Cable

3 of 5 stars September 06, 2026
Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

An angry resident of Glenville, NY

Spectrum Cable

2 of 5 stars July 06, 2026

Spectrum is slow, has poor customer service and also has a monopoly in my area. There is no competition. 5G internet service is not available as there is very poor cell signal at my home. Additionally, Verizon began running FiOS to my neighborhood and then stopped. I can only guess because Spectrum holds the cable franchise rights in the town of Glenville and is fighting to hold on to whatever market share they have.

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 2 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

A Addison, NY Customer

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless

5 of 5 stars June 09, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in University?

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 University is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in University is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Spectrum, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in University, available to 82.9% 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.