Internet providers in Buffalo, MN
Buffalo is a city in Minnesota with about 16,388 residents and roughly 7,397 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Buffalo, MN
Share of residential locations in Buffalo where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 92% | |
| 2 | CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 86% | |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 75% | |
| 4 | City of Buffalo, Minnesota | Fiber | 57% | |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 42% | Check availability |
| 6 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 17% | Check availability |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Buffalo
Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Buffalo, about 92%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber, T-Mobile Home Internet, and City of Buffalo, Minnesota), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include City of Buffalo, Minnesota (57%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Buffalo?
Fiber is widely available: about 57% of locations in Buffalo can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 59% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 75% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Buffalo that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Buffalo at a glance
About 92% of households in Buffalo have a broadband subscription, 2 points above the Minnesota average of 91%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Buffalo?
Yes, in part. About 57% of residential locations in Buffalo can get fiber, 92% can get cable, and about 59% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Buffalo?
Spectrum reports service to about 92% of residential locations in Buffalo, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Buffalo?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Buffalo, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Buffalo?
Fiber providers reporting service in Buffalo include City of Buffalo, Minnesota (57% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Buffalo?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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