In Buffalo there are 5 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 146 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, Visionary Broadband, Collins, CenturyLink and Advanced Communications Technology offer DSL, fixed wireless and fiber 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 | 146 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 76 ms |
| Visionary Broadband DSL Fixed Wireless | 46 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 13 ms |
| Collins Fixed Wireless | 13 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 43 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL | 77 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 46 ms |
| Advanced Communications Technology DSL Fiber | 102 Mbps | 79 Mbps | 14 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 146 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 764 recent tests.
Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 5th lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 62% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 66% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 148 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 83 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 80 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 145 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 76 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 147 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 81 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 98 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 71 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 152 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 55 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 17 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 90 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 5 Mbps | 27 Mbps | 25 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 383 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 45 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 151 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 81 ms |
Visionary Broadband is the 2nd most popular provider in Buffalo offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 46 Mbps for download speeds and 5 Mbps for upload speeds over 523 recent tests.
Visionary Broadband has the 4th fastest average download speed, the 5th fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 42% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 53% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 24 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 23 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 25 Mbps | 26 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 19 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 99 Mbps | 43 Mbps | 8 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 47 Mbps | 32 Mbps | 10 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 45 Mbps | 46 Mbps | 3 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 99 Mbps | 48 Mbps | 9 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 12 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 7 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 13 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 46 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 87 ms |
Collins is the 3rd most popular provider in Buffalo offering fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 13 Mbps for download speeds and 6 Mbps for upload speeds over 31 recent tests.
Collins has the 5th fastest average download speed, the 4th fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 39% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 47% of users saw upload speeds between 5-10 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2024 | 4 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 53 ms |
| June 11, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 43 ms |
| June 10, 2024 | 27 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 15 ms |
| June 10, 2024 | 13 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 46 ms |
| June 10, 2024 | 16 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 73 ms |
| June 6, 2024 | 13 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 21 ms |
| June 5, 2024 | 13 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 17 ms |
| June 5, 2024 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 43 ms |
| June 4, 2024 | 25 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 47 ms |
| June 3, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 74 ms |
CenturyLink is the 4th most popular provider in Buffalo offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 77 Mbps for download speeds and 10 Mbps for upload speeds over 27 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 4th lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 25% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 38% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
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Advanced Communications Technology is the 5th most popular provider in Buffalo offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 102 Mbps for download speeds and 79 Mbps for upload speeds over 8 recent tests.
Advanced Communications Technology has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Buffalo. 67% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 33% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
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