Best Internet Providers in East Amherst, NY
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in East Amherst, NY
East Amherst has 5 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 East Amherst.
Ranks compare East Amherst with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in East Amherst, NY at a Glance
East Amherst Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 East Amherst ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in East Amherst, NY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in East Amherst based on New York customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in East Amherst, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.79% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in East 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 East Amherst Compares to Places Its Size
East Amherst's report card score is in the bottom 47% and its connectivity index is in the top 21%.
| Measure | East Amherst | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Erie County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.3% | top 16% | 76.3% | 86.4% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,227 Mbps | top 40% | 2,274 Mbps | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.6 | bottom 8% | 4.8 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 47% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | top 25% | 13% | 15% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 14% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 23% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 87% | top 13% | 77% | 77% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 18% | 78% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $142,472 | top 14% | $80,743 | $100,975 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 98.3% of homes in East Amherst, against 76.3% across Erie County and 86.4% across New York. Households in East Amherst are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $142,472 (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 East Amherst
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in East Amherst?
EarthLink Fiber in East Amherst, NY
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 81.5% of East Amherst homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in East Amherst, NY
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 81.5% of East Amherst homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
FastBridge Fiber in East Amherst, NY
Availability:
24.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
FastBridge Fiber offers Fiber service to 24.7% of East Amherst homes. Across the city, FastBridge Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in East Amherst, NY
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.3% of East Amherst homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in East Amherst?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in East Amherst, NY
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of East 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 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in East Amherst, NY
Availability:
68.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
236 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.0% of East Amherst homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 236 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in East Amherst?
Spectrum Cable in East Amherst, NY
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.9% of East Amherst homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in East Amherst?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in East Amherst, NY.
Internet in East Amherst by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
East Amherst has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in East Amherst
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in East Amherst
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14051 | 20,830 | 97.4% | 3,276 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 82/100 |
How East Amherst Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to East Amherst that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Williamsville has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Clarence the fewest (36.2%); East Amherst has 98.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Amherst (this page) | 19,786 | 98.3% | 3,227 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 81/100 |
| Eggertsville | 15,561 | 99.9% | 1,677 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 70/100 |
| Clarence | 10,495 | 36.2% | 1,159 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 64/100 |
| Getzville | 9,478 | 97.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 73/100 |
| Clarence Center | 8,640 | 71.3% | 7,422 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 82/100 |
| Williamsville | 5,423 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 62/100 |
| Bowmansville | 1,635 | 70.6% | 1,018 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 41/100 |
| Harris Hill | 1,171 | 83.7% | 4,705 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 67/100 |
| Rapids | 769 | 45.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 67/100 |
| Pendleton | 742 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 70/100 |
| University at Buffalo | 609 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in East Amherst?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 East Amherst
| FastBridge Fiber | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for East Amherst Internet Providers
Based on 349 reviews from New York internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for East Amherst residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.22 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in New York, with 3.74 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in East Amherst.
At a national level, based on 3126 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 East Amherst Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in East Amherst, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | East Amherst Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FastBridge Fiber | (1) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) |  (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in East Amherst
Based on data reported by East Amherst ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in East 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | East Amherst Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FastBridge Fiber |  (1) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in East Amherst?
Of the providers in East Amherst, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in East Amherst where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across New York 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 4.11 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in East Amherst, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in East Amherst
| ISP / Tech Type | East Amherst Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FastBridge Fiber | (1) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (189) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New York
Customer Reviews
A East Amherst, NY Customer
FastBridge Fiber
April 06, 2025 A very reasonably priced service for the speeds we get. Customer service is very good as well. Have already had several good interactions with them. This includes the electric company taking out the towns service. Niacom worked day and night for several days straight to get service back online, highly recommend.
A East Amherst, NY Customer
Spectrum Cable
April 03, 2023 ISPReports User
Verizon Fiber
November 13, 2026 do not buy they implemented a new interface that is user hostlie cannot forward through comercials tivo quit working avoid, avoid, avoid
ISPReports User
Fidium
October 31, 2026 Impossible to reach and very difficult to get help - never in real time.
ISPReports User
Optimum Cable
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Which ISP Should You Choose in East 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 East Amherst is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in East Amherst is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in East Amherst, available to 99.9% 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.