Best Internet Providers in Amherst, WI
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Amherst, WI
Amherst has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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, WI at a Glance
Amherst Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Amherst Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Amherst based on 37 Wisconsin customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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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.
How Amherst Compares to Places Its Size
Amherst's report card score is in the top 50% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Amherst | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Portage County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.6% | top 11% | 76.2% | 65.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 3,658 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | bottom 20% | 5.1 | 7.2 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 12% | 13% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 17% | 93% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | top 20% | 79% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 22% | 84% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $83,778 | top 35% | $78,561 | $84,032 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 12% | 18% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.6% of homes in Amherst, against 76.2% across Portage County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Amherst are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,778 (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?
Amherst Communications Fiber in Amherst, WI
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Amherst Communications offers Fiber service to 99.6% of Amherst homes. Across the city, Amherst Communications 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, WI
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% 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 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Amherst, WI
Availability:
75.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
199 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.0% of Amherst homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 199 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Amherst, WI
Availability:
62.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.0% of Amherst homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Amherst, WI
Availability:
62.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.0% of Amherst homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Waupaca Fixed Wireless in Amherst, WI
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Waupaca Online offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Amherst homes. Across the city, Waupaca Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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, WI.
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, WI.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54406 | 3,621 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 65/100 |
How Amherst Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Amherst that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Custer has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Scandinavia the fewest (68.7%); Amherst has 99.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst (this page) | 2,909 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Custer | 2,002 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Amherst Junction | 1,715 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Scandinavia | 1,422 | 68.7% | 2,038 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Sheridan | 539 | 90.0% | 904 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Keene | 490 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Nelsonville | 473 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Blaine | 465 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Peru | 250 | 75.6% | 772 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 36/100 |
| Garfield | 220 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 41/100 |
| King | 210 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Amherst?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Amherst Communications 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
| Amherst Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Waupaca Online | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Amherst Internet Providers
Based on 37 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Amherst residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Amherst Communications wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 4.25 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in Amherst.
At a national level, based on 2228 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Amherst Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Amherst, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Amherst Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Communications | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Waupaca | (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 Amherst Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Amherst. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Amherst Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Communications | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Waupaca | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Amherst?
Of the providers in Amherst, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Wisconsin or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Amherst Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Amherst, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Amherst
| ISP / Tech Type | Amherst Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Amherst Communications | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Waupaca | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Spectrum
September 27, 2026 Looking to change
Ashley L
Spectrum Cable
June 11, 2026 Over the years the bill has increased for assorted fees. I understand inflation but we have not gotten anything better as far as service for this increased fee. It is frustrating to see new customer prices when we've been customers for 15 years.
A Appleton, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 28, 2026 A Washburn, WI Customer
Norvado Fiber
May 18, 2026 Norvado is a local internet service provider that is more affordable than the other options in my area. I am not as pleased with the speed but the price makes it worth using.
Kinsey L
Spectrum Fiber
May 17, 2026 We just moved to Wisconsin last August and had switched over from Optimum to Spectrum. We picked a lower tier plan to save on cost and have had few issues over this past year. After 6 months we did see an increase in our bill by $10 which we weren’t too happy about but are still paying less than we did at our last home. Overall, the service we get for the price is rather fair and fits our needs as a family.
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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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Amherst Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Amherst is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Amherst Communications has the broadest coverage in Amherst, available to 99.6% 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.