In Amherst there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 32.01% 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.
This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Amherst, VA.
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Fiber 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Amherst is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 32.01% of Amherst. 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 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.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
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 32.01% 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 29.84% of Amherst homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.21% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.36%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.59% 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.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Amherst, VA
firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber coverage
About 32.01%, or 2,442 people, have firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, east, north, west, and southwest Amherst area. firefly FIBER BROADBAND is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Amherst.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber download speeds
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Amherst. Versus other fiber providers in the area, firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in Amherst can order from firefly FIBER BROADBAND 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
firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber upload speeds
In Amherst 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 fiber providers. firefly FIBER BROADBAND 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 Virginia?
Fiber internet speeds in Amherst are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 32.01% 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
- Buffalo Hill, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- New Glasgow, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Coolwell, VA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Clifford, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Fancy Hill, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Lowesville, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Monroe, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Gidsville, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Tye River, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Stapleton, VA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Old Greenwich, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fisherville, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Travilah, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shepherdstown, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shepherd, MI: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Ligonier, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Hill, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Belvoir, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Seymour, MO: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Seven Points, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds