In Amherst there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 29.50% 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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Fiber Internet Service Providers 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Amherst is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 29.50% of Amherst. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is GoNetSpeed. Call one of the companies with service in Amherst above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Amherst?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Amherst.
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The average Amherst home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 29.50% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Amherst?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Amherst you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Amherst homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.30% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Amherst homes.
Fiber 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.
GoNetSpeed Fiber in Amherst, MA
GoNetSpeed fiber coverage
About 25.94%, or 3,792 people, have GoNetSpeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, west, east, north, and south Amherst area. GoNetSpeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Amherst.
GoNetSpeed fiber download speeds
GoNetSpeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Amherst. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetSpeed fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in Amherst can order from GoNetSpeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Amherst customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed fiber upload speeds
In Amherst download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GoNetSpeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GoNetSpeed is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Amherst fiber providers. GoNetSpeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Amherst is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
South Hadley Electric Light Department Fiber in Amherst, MA
South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber coverage
About 3.56%, or 521 people, have South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, east, and northwest Amherst area. South Hadley Electric Light Department is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Amherst.
South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber download speeds
South Hadley Electric Light Department is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Amherst. Versus other fiber providers in the area, South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in Amherst can order from South Hadley Electric Light Department 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
South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber upload speeds
In Amherst download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber. Compared to other ISPs, South Hadley Electric Light Department is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Amherst fiber providers. South Hadley Electric Light Department offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Amherst is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Amherst Fiber 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 fiber internet in Amherst compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fiber internet speeds in Amherst are much faster versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 0.00 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 0.00% versus 29.50% in Amherst.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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
- Amherst Center, MA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Hadley, MA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Factory Hollow, MA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Pelham, MA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Sunderland, MA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Leverett, MA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Shutesbury, MA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Northampton, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Leverett, MA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Granby, MA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Key Biscayne, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hampstead, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Croton On Hudson, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sanger, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McFarland, CA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- San Elizario, TX: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Stella Rincon, PR: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Bogart, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hidalgo, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds