Best Internet Providers in Amherst, TX
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Amherst, TX
Amherst has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Amherst.
Ranks compare Amherst with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Amherst, TX at a Glance
Amherst Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Five Area Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
AW Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
South Plains
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Amherst ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Amherst, TX?
AW Broadband is the best internet provider in Amherst based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AW Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Amherst, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AW Broadband is an option for 82.70% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Amherst?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Amherst
- AW Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- South Plains - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Five Area Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Five Area Telephone Cooperative - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- TWN Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Amherst Compares to Places Its Size
Amherst's report card score is in the bottom 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 38%.
| Measure | Amherst | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lamb County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 7.6% | bottom 26% | 88.0% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 325 Mbps | bottom 14% | 1,393 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.8 | bottom 27% | 5.3 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 6% | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 8% | 5% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 89% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 85% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 70% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 38% | 65% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $64,916 | bottom 40% | $61,734 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 7.6% of homes in Amherst, against 88.0% across Lamb County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Amherst are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,916 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Amherst
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Amherst?
South Plains Fiber in Amherst, TX
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
South Plains offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Amherst homes. Across the city, South Plains Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Five Area Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Amherst, TX
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Five Area Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Amherst homes. Across the city, Five Area Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Amherst, TX
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,524 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Amherst homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,524 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Amherst from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Amherst?
Five Area Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Amherst, TX
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Five Area Telephone Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.0% of Amherst homes. Across the city, Five Area Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AW Broadband Fixed Wireless in Amherst, TX
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
272 Mbps
AW Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.7% of Amherst homes. Across the city, AW Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 272 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 89 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Amherst, TX
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.2% of Amherst homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
TWN Communications Fixed Wireless in Amherst, TX
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
TWN Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Amherst homes. Across the city, TWN Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Amherst, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Amherst homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Amherst, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Amherst homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Amherst, TX
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Amherst homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Amherst?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Amherst, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Amherst?
Windstream DSL in Amherst, TX
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 83.5% of Amherst homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 89 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Amherst from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Amherst by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Amherst has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Amherst
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Amherst
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79312 | 936 | 9.4% | 339 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 46/100 |
How Amherst Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Amherst that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Sudan has the most homes with fiber (99.6%) and Littlefield the fewest (95.4%); Amherst has 7.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst (this page) | 925 | 7.6% | 325 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 46/100 |
| Littlefield | 6,279 | 95.4% | 1,738 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 52/100 |
| Earth | 1,205 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Sudan | 1,099 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 60/100 |
| Spade | 249 | 4.8% | 168 Mbps | 1.2 | D- | 59/100 |
| Springlake | 246 | 97.2% | 1,013 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 23/100 |
| Fieldton | 126 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 40/100 |
| Oklahoma Flat | 121 | 33.9% | 716 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 76/100 |
| Friendship | 56 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 47/100 |
| Beck | 53 | 77.4% | 874 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 53/100 |
| Lums Chapel | 48 | 2.1% | 315 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 67/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Amherst?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from AW Broadband.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Amherst
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Five Area Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| South Plains | 1,000 |
| AW Broadband | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| TWN Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Amherst Internet Providers
Based on 235 reviews from Texas internet customers, AW Broadband is the best internet service provider for Amherst residents. AW Broadband was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 84.5% coverage in Amherst.
At a national level, based on 2333 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AW Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Amherst Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Amherst, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Amherst Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AW Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Five Area Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Amherst
Based on data reported by Amherst ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AW Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Amherst. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 272 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AW Broadband. This indicates AW Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Amherst Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| AW Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Five Area Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Amherst?
Of the providers in Amherst, customers rate Windstream the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Amherst where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Windstream is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. AW Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Amherst, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Amherst
| ISP / Tech Type | Amherst Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AW Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| TWN Communications | (0) | (0) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Five Area Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| South Plains | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Amherst?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Amherst is AW Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be AW Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AW Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Amherst is Windstream.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Five Area Telephone Cooperative has the broadest coverage in Amherst, available to 90.2% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.