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 143 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 | 143 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 35 ms |
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 206 Mbps | 85 Mbps | 28 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 143 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 48,743 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 54% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 22 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 36 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 384 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 34 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 35 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 38 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 114 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 32 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 105 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 546 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 308 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 37 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 81 Mbps | 69 Mbps | 33 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 449 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 31 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 48 Mbps | 32 Mbps | 34 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Buffalo offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 206 Mbps for download speeds and 85 Mbps for upload speeds over 22,540 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. 32% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 28% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 134 Mbps | 85 Mbps | 40 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 29 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 30 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 240 Mbps | 208 Mbps | 37 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 57 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 669 Mbps | 210 Mbps | 34 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 16 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 28 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 5 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 29 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 297 Mbps | 64 Mbps | 30 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 299 Mbps | 238 Mbps | 32 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 174 Mbps | 134 Mbps | 29 ms |
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