In Buffalo there are 3 internet service providers, with Windstream Communications being the most popular. Windstream Communications offers DSL and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Windstream Communications customers had an average download speed of 74 Mbps and an average upload speed of 34 Mbps. In addition to Windstream Communications, AT&T and Xfinity offer fixed wireless and cable internet service.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream Communications DSL Fiber | 74 Mbps | 34 Mbps | 42 ms |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 76 Mbps | 611 Mbps | 34 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 8 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 16 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Windstream Communications is the most popular provider in Buffalo offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 74 Mbps for download speeds and 34 Mbps for upload speeds over 26 recent tests.
Windstream Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 47% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 31% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
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AT&T is the 2nd most popular provider in Buffalo offering fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 76 Mbps for download speeds and 611 Mbps for upload speeds over 3 recent tests.
AT&T has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 50% of users saw download speeds faster than 500 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.
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Xfinity is the 3rd most popular provider in Buffalo offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 8 Mbps for download speeds and 8 Mbps for upload speeds over 2 recent tests.
Xfinity has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 50% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 50% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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