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 | 38 ms |
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 174 Mbps | 86 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 46,838 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. 29% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 50% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2023 | 324 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 47 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 143 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 42 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 230 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 49 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 173 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 44 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 23 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 54 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 75 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 43 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 143 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 52 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 144 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 41 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 146 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 35 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 112 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 34 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Buffalo offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 174 Mbps for download speeds and 86 Mbps for upload speeds over 21,109 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. 30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2023 | 455 Mbps | 476 Mbps | 33 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 193 Mbps | 137 Mbps | 28 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 295 Mbps | 125 Mbps | 29 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 511 Mbps | 405 Mbps | n/a ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 821 Mbps | 103 Mbps | 33 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 92 Mbps | 92 Mbps | n/a ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 93 Mbps | 92 Mbps | n/a ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 537 Mbps | 276 Mbps | n/a ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 81 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 27 ms |
| May 28, 2023 | 203 Mbps | 173 Mbps | 22 ms |
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