In Amherst County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 76.21% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,404 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Amherst County, VA.
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Amherst County, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Amherst County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Amherst County are not shown.
Amherst County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Amherst County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 76.21% of Amherst County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Amherst County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Amherst County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Amherst County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Amherst County home can get up to 1,404 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 19.47% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 56.74% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Amherst County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Amherst County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Amherst County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Amherst County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.97% of Amherst County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.21% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.85%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.97% of Amherst County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Amherst County, along with details on where in Amherst County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Amherst County, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 76.21%, or 23,858 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Amherst County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Amherst County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Amherst County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Amherst County. The fastest plan anyone in Amherst County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Amherst County customers is up to 1,404 Mbps.
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- 25.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Amherst County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Amherst County cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Amherst County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 445 Mbps.
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- 20.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Amherst County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Amherst County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Amherst County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Amherst County are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,404 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 76.21% in Amherst County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Amherst County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Buckingham County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Botetourt County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Craig County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Powhatan County, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, WV: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chesterfield County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Henrico County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hanover County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Seward County, KS: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Escambia County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Vilas County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cassia County, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Morton County, ND: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Waldo County, ME: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fajardo Municipio, PR: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Morrison County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Luna County, NM: less cable coverage, slower speeds