Compare 14221 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Buffalo – 123 Mbps
NY – 143 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Buffalo – 49 Mbps
NY – 71 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Buffalo.
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Find internet providers serving the 14221 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
Shop local providers*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.71%
3 providers - 0.13%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 14221 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 14221 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 83% of those living in the 14221 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 14221 area, and 99.71% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 14221, prices start at $39.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Verizon | 109 Mbps | 67 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
Spectrum | 158 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Buffalo.
The largest internet providers serving the 14221 ZIP code are Verizon and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 14221 ZIP code, covering 85% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 83% of the area. Buffalo’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 14221 ZIP code.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 14221 ZIP code, covering 85% 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Buffalo, $46.98.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 14221 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Buffalo's providers, 45 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 14221 ZIP code, covering 83% 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 14221 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Buffalo, $46.98.
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 14221 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Buffalo's providers, 45 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 14221 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 14221 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Buffalo, $46.98.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Buffalo, $0.75.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 14221 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Buffalo's providers, 45 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 14221 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 14221 and the greater Buffalo area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Buffalo at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Buffalo at $50/mo. for speeds up to 5 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 14221 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in the 14221 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 83% of households in 14221. The next fastest internet provider in the 14221 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Prairie Hills Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 14221 ZIP with service starting at $39.95/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Buffalo, $46.98.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 14221 ZIP code, covering 83% of the city.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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.