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Internet Providers in Buffalo, South Dakota

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Home Internet in Buffalo, SD

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 912-2812
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  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
    (844) 902-3107
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  • 3. West River Cooperative Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    250 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 98.1%
    (605) 244-5213
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  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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Best Internet Providers in Buffalo, SD

Viasat Internet dominates Buffalo, South Dakota, by offering a satellite connection that covers the entire town. It reaches 100% of locations with a maximum download speed of 12 Mbps, starting at $69.99 per month. While suitable for browsing and emailing, Viasat may struggle with high-bandwidth activities like streaming or gaming. Still, its wide coverage ensures reliable service for all residents.

HughesNet also offers 100% coverage in Buffalo through its satellite connection but surpasses Viasat with a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps at a starting price of $49.99 per month. HughesNet appeals to families or users needing faster speeds for video conferencing or online learning. Although Buffalo has minimal fiber and DSL options, HughesNet's presence provides a high-speed solution for underserved areas.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Viasat
 100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • West River Cooperative Telephone Company
  • Starlink
 100%

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Provider Connection Types in Buffalo, SD

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Buffalo, SD
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
 100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
 99.83999999999999%

List of Internet Providers in Buffalo, SD

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
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Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
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West River Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber 250 Mbps
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Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
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Internet Providers in Buffalo, SD

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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West River Cooperative Telephone Company $71/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 250 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
(605) 244-5213
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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  • ** Our star ratings are calculated based on user reviews collected on BroadbandNow.com and through our independent survey. A provider must have a minimum of 50 such reviews before we assign a star rating.