6 Best Internet Providers in South Amherst, Amherst, MA

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Above are the top 4 providers in South Amherst, Amherst, MA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Amherst, Amherst, MA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in South Amherst based on Amherst customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in South Amherst, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 75.10% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in South Amherst, Massachusetts, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in South Amherst

Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Amherst Internet Providers

Based on 166 reviews from Amherst internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for South Amherst residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Amherst, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 92.8% coverage in South Amherst.

At a national level, based on 5874 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Amherst?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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, 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 South Amherst

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Amherst

Based on data reported by South Amherst ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in South Amherst. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Amherst?

Amherst customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

AT&T received a local rating of 4.67 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s South Amherst customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in South Amherst, Amherst, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in South Amherst

South Amherst Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for South Amherst below, including the metrics used and how South Amherst compares to the rest of Amherst and nation.

South Amherst ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	South Amherst	Massachusetts	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in South Amherst that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	29.50%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,846 Mbps	1,864 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for South Amherst.	3.8	4.1	6.8

 

South Amherst Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	South Amherst	Massachusetts	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	2.4	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	27%	20%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	94%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	86%	84%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	90%	84%	76%

South Amherst ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in South Amherst is D+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in South Amherst is high with a score of 79 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in South Amherst have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The South Amherst ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

91% of South Amherst households have an internet connection despite having 96.37% availability. 86% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 7% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 86% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 90% subscribe to it. A very large amount of South Amherst residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to South Amherst?

How Much Speed does a South Amherst Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in South Amherst is 2.4, which is larger than the Amherst average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. South Amherst's average household income is $106,975 which is much higher than the Amherst average of $93,381 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

South Amherst also has 31% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Amherst average of 36%. Additionally, 27% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 20% of residents in Amherst who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of South Amherst has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, South Amherst households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 99% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Amherst?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in South Amherst, Amherst, MA.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Amherst?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Amherst?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in South Amherst, Amherst, MA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Amherst?

Which ISP Should You Choose in South 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 South Amherst is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 South Amherst is AT&T.
• HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in South Amherst, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does South Amherst compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how South Amherst stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to South Amherst's D+ ISP Report Card and 79 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.