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In Amherst there are 2 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 39.01% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 34 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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Fixed Wireless 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
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 fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 39.01% of Amherst. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is NVC. Call one of the companies with service in Amherst above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Amherst?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Amherst.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Amherst home can get up to 34 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 4.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 34.32% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Amherst.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Amherst, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Amherst?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Amherst you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.02% of Amherst homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 1.98% of Amherst homes.
Fixed Wireless 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.
NVC Fixed Wireless in Amherst, SD
NVC fixed wireless coverage
About 30.86%, or 125 people, have NVC fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, and southwest Amherst area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Amherst.
NVC fixed wireless download speeds
NVC is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Amherst. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NVC fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in Amherst can order from NVC goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Amherst customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
NVC fixed wireless upload speeds
In Amherst download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Amherst fixed wireless providers. NVC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Amherst is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Amherst, SD
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 8.15%, or 33 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, central, and south Amherst area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Amherst.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Amherst. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in Amherst can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Amherst customers is up to 68 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 57.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Amherst download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Amherst fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Amherst is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Amherst Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in Amherst compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Amherst are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 34 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 39.01% in Amherst.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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
- Claremont, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Britton, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Spain, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Langford, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Newark, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Huffton, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Kidder, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hecla, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Houghton, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Putney, SD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Paisley, OR: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Vanderpool, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Vesta, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Roby, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Victoria, WV: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Campbell, NE: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- River Ranch, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Princeton, MI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hunt, AZ: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hunters, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds