In South Amherst there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 88.99% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,990 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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South Amherst, Amherst, MA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in South 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 South Amherst are not shown.
South Amherst Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in South Amherst is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 88.99% of South Amherst. 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 South Amherst above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in South Amherst?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in South Amherst.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average South Amherst home can get up to 1,990 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 88.14% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South Amherst.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of South Amherst, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in South Amherst?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Amherst you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of South Amherst homes.
- Cable is fastest for 88.99% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.38%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.63% of South Amherst homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Amherst, along with details on where in South Amherst and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in South Amherst, Amherst, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 88.14%, or 4,637 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Amherst area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of South Amherst.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Amherst. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in South Amherst can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all South Amherst customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In South Amherst download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other South Amherst cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Amherst is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in South Amherst, Amherst, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 9.47%, or 498 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, east, west, and southeast South Amherst area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of South Amherst.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Amherst. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in South Amherst can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all South Amherst customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In South Amherst download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other South Amherst cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Amherst is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
South Amherst Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Amherst or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in South Amherst compare to the rest of Amherst?
Cable internet speeds in South Amherst are much faster versus the average speeds in Amherst: 0.00 Mbps in Amherst versus 1,990 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Amherst is 0.00% versus 88.99% in South Amherst.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- East Village, Amherst, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Amherst, Amherst, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Springfield, Springfield, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Road, Springfield, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pine Point, Springfield, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bay, Springfield, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- McKnight, Springfield, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Hill, Springfield, MA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Kranz Woods, Detroit, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South San Gabriel, Rosemead, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Fountain Avenue Historic District, Springfield, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Akron, Akron, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Side Hill, Fort Collins, CO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sheraden, Pittsburgh, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sandalfoot Cove, Boca Raton, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Miguel, Sunnyvale, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Saint Edwards, Austin, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Saint Claire-Superior, Cleveland, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds