In Amherst County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 36.87% of the county. 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.
This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Amherst County, VA.
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Amherst County, VA Availability Maps
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 36.87% of Amherst County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is firefly FIBER BROADBAND. Call one of the companies with service in Amherst County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Amherst County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Amherst County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Amherst County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 36.87% of residents can get.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Amherst County, VA
firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber coverage
About 36.87%, or 11,543 people, have firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Amherst County area. firefly FIBER BROADBAND is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Amherst County.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber download speeds
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Amherst County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Amherst County. The fastest plan anyone in Amherst County can order from firefly FIBER BROADBAND goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Amherst County customers can get this speed.
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firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber upload speeds
In Amherst County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber. Compared to other ISPs, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Amherst County fiber providers. firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Amherst County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Amherst County Fiber 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 fiber internet in Amherst County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fiber internet speeds in Amherst County are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 36.87% in Amherst County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Botetourt County, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Craig County, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Powhatan County, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chesterfield County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Henrico County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond City, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hanover County, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Seward County, KS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Escambia County, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Vilas County, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cassia County, ID: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Morton County, ND: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Waldo County, ME: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fajardo Municipio, PR: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Morrison County, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Luna County, NM: less fiber coverage, similar speeds