In Buffalo there are 2 internet service providers, with Spectrum being the most popular. Spectrum offers cable and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Spectrum customers had an average download speed of 142 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from Verizon.
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 Fiber | 142 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 36 ms |
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 209 Mbps | 87 Mbps | 29 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Buffalo offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 142 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 43,280 recent tests.
Spectrum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 30% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 53% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 146 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 42 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 154 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 46 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 141 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 129 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 40 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 540 Mbps | 39 Mbps | 14 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 494 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 37 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 148 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 339 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 368 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 37 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 347 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 40 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Buffalo offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 209 Mbps for download speeds and 87 Mbps for upload speeds over 23,673 recent tests.
Verizon has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 33% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 27% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 292 Mbps | 325 Mbps | 38 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 611 Mbps | 149 Mbps | 28 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 473 Mbps | 296 Mbps | 35 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 637 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 28 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 294 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 29 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 604 Mbps | 209 Mbps | 27 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 467 Mbps | 64 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 475 Mbps | 95 Mbps | 26 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 93 Mbps | 81 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 670 Mbps | 312 Mbps | 29 ms |
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