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Internet providers in Amherst, MA

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Amherst, MA internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL76%
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable93%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

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Amherst internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    3000 Mbps

    Provider: Xfinity

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    6798

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 93.00%

    2 providers - 75.52%

    3 providers - 0%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 76%

    Fiber - 0.000%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Amherst is comparable to the rest of Massachusetts - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Amherst area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Amherst residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 76% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Amherst, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are four internet providers serving the Amherst area, and 75.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Amherst's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Amherst

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Verizon 1 Mbps 0 Mbps DSL
Xfinity 177 Mbps 15 Mbps Cable

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Amherst.

Compare Amherst internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Amherst – 137 Mbps

    MA – 122 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Amherst – 41 Mbps

    MA – 46 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Amherst.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Amherst

The largest internet providers in Amherst are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Amherst.

DSL internet from Verizon is available to most Amherst residents, covering 76% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 93% of the area. Amherst’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Amherst residents.

Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

76%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Amherst covering 76% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Amherst 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Amherst, $53.74.

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 Amherst, $0.55.

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 Amherst. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Amherst's providers, 66 Mbps.

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Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

93%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Amherst covering 93% of the area.

Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Amherst residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Amherst, $53.74.

Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Amherst, $0.55.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Amherst. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Amherst's providers, 66 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Amherst covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Amherst where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.

Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Amherst, $53.74.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Amherst, $0.55.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Amherst. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Amherst's providers, 66 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Amherst with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Amherst. The next fastest internet provider in Amherst is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 76% of the area.

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Amherst with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Amherst, $53.74.

Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.

Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.

There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.

Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.

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