Internet providers in Buford, Georgia 30518
ZIP code 30518 is in Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Buford 30518: local snapshot
About 93% of the 18,096 households in 30518 have a broadband subscription, 3 points above the Georgia average of 90%. That ranks 30518#130 of 651 ZIP codes in Georgia for broadband adoption.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Buford, Georgia
Share of residential locations in Buford 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 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 90% | Check availability |
| 2 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 76% | |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 61% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 56% | Check availability |
| 5 | Xfinity | Cable | 15% |
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 technologies are available in Buford?
Fiber is widely available: about 57% of locations in Buford can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 66% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 28% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 73% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Buford that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Buford 30518
AT&T reports service to the most residential locations in Buford, about 90%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (AT&T, Spectrum, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 30518 (93%) is close to the Buford average of 94%. The median age of residents is 36.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Buford?
Yes, in part. About 57% of residential locations in Buford can get fiber, 87% can get cable, and about 66% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Buford?
AT&T reports service to about 90% of residential locations in Buford, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Buford?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Buford, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
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 Buford 30518?
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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