*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 100%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 14217 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of New York - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 14217 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 95% of those living in the 14217 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 14217 area. Among four internet providers in 14217, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 96.0 Mbps | 55.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 165.0 Mbps | 118.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Buffalo.
The largest internet providers serving the 14217 ZIP code are Verizon and Spectrum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 14217 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 95% of the area. Buffalo’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 14217 ZIP code.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 14217 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 14217 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Buffalo, $58.74.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Buffalo, $0.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in 14217 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Buffalo's providers, 271 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 14217 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Buffalo, $58.74.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Buffalo, $0.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 14217 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Buffalo's providers, 271 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 14217 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 14217 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Buffalo, $58.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Buffalo, $0.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 14217 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Buffalo's providers, 271 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 14217 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 14217 and the greater Buffalo area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Buffalo at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Buffalo at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 14217 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 14217 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 14217. The next fastest internet provider in the 14217 ZIP code is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 14217 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Buffalo, $58.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 14217 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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