In Buffalo there are 3 internet service providers, with Spectrum being the most popular. Spectrum offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Spectrum customers had an average download speed of 133 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, Arvig and CenturyLink offer fiber, fixed wireless and DSL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 133 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 44 ms |
| Arvig Fiber Fixed Wireless | 99 Mbps | 260 Mbps | 19 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 74 Mbps | 48 Mbps | 30 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Buffalo offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 133 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,819 recent tests.
Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 32% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 39% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 3 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 47 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 51 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 38 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 40 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 324 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 41 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 16 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 46 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 226 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 38 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 195 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 43 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 350 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 46 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 267 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 42 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 179 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 47 ms |
Arvig is the 2nd most popular provider in Buffalo offering fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 99 Mbps for download speeds and 260 Mbps for upload speeds over 144 recent tests.
Arvig has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 36% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 52% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.
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Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2024 | 56 Mbps | 109 Mbps | 19 ms |
| May 24, 2024 | 86 Mbps | 201 Mbps | 19 ms |
| May 22, 2024 | 61 Mbps | 111 Mbps | 19 ms |
CenturyLink is the 3rd most popular provider in Buffalo offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 74 Mbps for download speeds and 48 Mbps for upload speeds over 20 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 38% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 30% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2024 | 43 Mbps | 48 Mbps | 28 ms |
| May 28, 2024 | 70 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 17 ms |
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