Best Internet Providers in Amherst, VA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Amherst, VA
Amherst has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Amherst, VA at a Glance
Amherst Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Firefly Fiber Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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, VA?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet provider in Amherst based on Virginia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, firefly FIBER 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. firefly FIBER BROADBAND is an option for 64.17% 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
How Amherst Compares to Places Its Size
Amherst's report card score is in the bottom 22% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 38%.
| Measure | Amherst | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Amherst County | Virginia | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 64.2% | bottom 42% | 59.2% | 79.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,174 Mbps | bottom 42% | 1,477 Mbps | 2,389 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.2 | bottom 10% | 4.1 | 5.7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 25% | 11% | 18% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 91% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 85% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 24% | 57% | 77% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | bottom 45% | 71% | 83% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $76,367 | top 46% | $71,220 | $109,990 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 64.2% of homes in Amherst, against 59.2% across Amherst County and 79.0% across Virginia. Households in Amherst are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,367 (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?
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Amherst, VA
Availability:
64.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers Fiber service to 64.2% of Amherst homes. Across the city, firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Amherst?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Amherst, VA
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.3% 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 51 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Amherst, VA
Availability:
72.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
256 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.6% of Amherst homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 256 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Amherst, VA
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.6% of Amherst homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Amherst, VA
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.6% of Amherst homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the city.
River Street Fixed Wireless in Amherst, VA
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
River Street Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of Amherst homes. Across the city, River Street Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Amherst?
XFINITY Cable in Amherst, VA
Availability:
57.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,288 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 57.7% of Amherst homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,288 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 234 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Amherst?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Amherst, VA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24521 | 10,197 | 76.3% | 1,176 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 39/100 |
How Amherst Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Amherst that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Tye River has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Sweet Briar the fewest (20.4%); Amherst has 64.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst (this page) | 7,628 | 64.2% | 1,174 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 41/100 |
| Monroe | 3,008 | 77.9% | 1,192 Mbps | 3 | C- | 33/100 |
| Coolwell | 970 | 69.5% | 1,602 Mbps | 4 | C | 39/100 |
| Buffalo Hill | 471 | 100.0% | 1,053 Mbps | 3.6 | B- | 38/100 |
| Clifford | 409 | 100.0% | 1,006 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 34/100 |
| New Glasgow | 381 | 100.0% | 1,053 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 44/100 |
| Sweet Briar | 344 | 20.4% | 1,035 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 66/100 |
| Lowesville | 296 | 100.0% | 1,092 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Tye River | 244 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Gidsville | 177 | 100.0% | 1,059 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Fancy Hill | 35 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Amherst?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by firefly FIBER BROADBAND. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Amherst
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| firefly FIBER BROADBAND | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| River Street Networks | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Amherst Internet Providers
Based on 189 reviews from Virginia internet customers, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the best internet service provider for Amherst residents. firefly FIBER BROADBAND was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Virginia, with 3.90 out of 5 stars and 78.3% coverage in Amherst.
At a national level, based on 4610 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Amherst Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Amherst, Virginia, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Amherst Overall | Virginia Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband |  (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Amherst. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,288 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with firefly FIBER BROADBAND. This indicates Firefly Fiber Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Amherst Speed | Virginia Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Amherst?
Of the providers in Amherst, customers rate firefly FIBER BROADBAND 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 Virginia or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is rated 4.80 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.90 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Amherst, Virginia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Amherst
| ISP / Tech Type | Amherst Affordability | Virginia Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (10) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (6) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| River Street | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (85) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (82) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
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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 Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, firefly FIBER BROADBAND may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Amherst is Firefly Fiber Broadband.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Amherst, available to 78.3% 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.