In Amherst there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 38.25% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Amherst
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 are not shown.
Amherst Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Amherst is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 38.25% of Amherst. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Amherst above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Amherst?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Amherst.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Amherst home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 38.25% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Amherst?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Amherst you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Amherst homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 6.54%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 91.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.36% of Amherst homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Amherst, along with details on where in Amherst and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Amherst, NE
Spectrum cable coverage
About 38.25%, or 275 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, southeast, and east Amherst area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Amherst.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Amherst. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in Amherst can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Amherst customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Amherst download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Amherst cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Amherst is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Amherst Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Amherst or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Amherst compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Cable internet speeds in Amherst are much faster versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 0.00 Mbps in Nebraska versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Nebraska is 0.00% versus 38.25% in Amherst.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Amherst 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Riverdale, NE: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Miller, NE: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Elm Creek, NE: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Pleasanton, NE: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Odessa, NE: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Sumner, NE: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Kearney, NE: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Overton, NE: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Litchfield, NE: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Ravenna, NE: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Rosedale, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rappahannock Academy, VA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Silverdale, KS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Millington, CT: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Monticello, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Stella Niagara, NY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Blevins, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Racine, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Benton, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Oakfield, GA: less cable coverage, slower speeds