In Buffalo there are 4 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 25 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2 Mbps. In addition to Windstream Communications, Zito Media, AT&T and Nextlink Broadband offer cable, DSL and fixed wireless 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 | 25 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 17 ms |
| Zito Media Cable | 48 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 51 ms |
| AT&T DSL Fixed Wireless | 29 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 40 ms |
| Nextlink Broadband Fixed Wireless | 53 Mbps | 114 Mbps | 7 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 25 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds over 596 recent tests.
Windstream Communications has the 4th fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 31% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 61% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 86 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 17 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 87 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 10 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 354 Mbps | 353 Mbps | 2 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 23 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 27 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 70 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 478 Mbps | 542 Mbps | 9 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 90 Mbps | 29 Mbps | 12 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 87 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 47 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 28 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 19 ms |
Zito Media is the 2nd most popular provider in Buffalo offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 48 Mbps for download speeds and 14 Mbps for upload speeds over 17 recent tests.
Zito Media has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 4th lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 30% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 71% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 84 ms |
| May 28, 2024 | 23 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 11 ms |
AT&T is the 4th most popular provider in Buffalo offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 29 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 4 recent tests.
AT&T has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 4th fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 33% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 50% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
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Nextlink Broadband is the 3rd most popular provider in Buffalo offering fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 53 Mbps for download speeds and 114 Mbps for upload speeds over 4 recent tests.
Nextlink Broadband has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 50% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 50% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.
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