In North Amherst there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.67% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,986 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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9 Internet Service Providers in North 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 North Amherst are not shown.
North 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
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Internet service is available in 99.67% of North Amherst. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Now you can call companies in North Amherst with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in North Amherst?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in North Amherst.
Internet Speed Key
The average North Amherst home can get up to 1,986 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 97.91% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.76% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Amherst.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of North Amherst, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in North Amherst?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Amherst you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of North Amherst homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.67% of the neighborhood.
- 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 North Amherst homes.
Internet Market Health in North Amherst
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the North Amherst internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in North Amherst based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
North Amherst internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, North Amherst homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. North Amherst internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, North Amherst badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Amherst, along with details on where in North Amherst and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in North Amherst, Amherst, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.67%, or 4,871 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Amherst area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Amherst.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Amherst. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in North Amherst can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Amherst customers is up to 1,986 Mbps.
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- 98.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In North Amherst download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Amherst cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Amherst is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 246 Mbps.
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- 98.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed Fiber in North Amherst, Amherst, MA
GoNetSpeed fiber coverage
About 41.15%, or 2,011 people, have GoNetSpeed fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, north, southeast, northeast, west, central, east, and northwest North Amherst area. GoNetSpeed is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of North Amherst.
GoNetSpeed fiber download speeds
GoNetSpeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Amherst. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GoNetSpeed fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in North Amherst can order from GoNetSpeed goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all North Amherst customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GoNetSpeed fiber upload speeds
In North 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 North Amherst fiber providers. GoNetSpeed offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North 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 North Amherst, Amherst, MA
South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber coverage
About 2.13%, or 104 people, have South Hadley Electric Light Department fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest and north North 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 North 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 North 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 North Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in North Amherst can order from South Hadley Electric Light Department goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all North 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 North 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 North Amherst fiber providers. South Hadley Electric Light Department offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Amherst, Amherst, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 95.81%, or 4,682 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North 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 most of North 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 North Amherst. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in North Amherst can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Amherst customers is up to 64 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 52.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In North 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 average compared to other North Amherst fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North 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 12 Mbps.
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- 52.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Amherst, Amherst, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 95.01%, or 4,643 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Amherst area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Amherst.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Amherst. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in North Amherst can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Amherst customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 17.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Amherst download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other North Amherst fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Amherst is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 6.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Amherst, Amherst, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 95.01%, or 4,643 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Amherst area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Amherst.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Amherst. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in North Amherst can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Amherst customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 17.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Amherst download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other North Amherst fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Amherst is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 6.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Amherst, Amherst, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 18.95%, or 926 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, west, east, northwest, northeast, and southeast North Amherst area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of North Amherst.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Amherst. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Amherst. The fastest plan anyone in North Amherst can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all North Amherst customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Amherst download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Amherst fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Amherst is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
North Amherst Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Amherst or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in North Amherst compare to the rest of Amherst?
Internet speeds in North Amherst are faster versus the average speeds in Amherst: 1,864 Mbps in Amherst versus 1,986 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Amherst is 99.78% versus 99.67% in North Amherst.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Amherst are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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 internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Amherst, Amherst, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Springfield, Springfield, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Road, Springfield, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pine Point, Springfield, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Liberty Heights, Springfield, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bay, Springfield, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McKnight, Springfield, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Memorial Square, Springfield, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Manitocannon Hill, Spokane, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Worcester, Worcester, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Shore of Wellington, Wellington, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Poplar, Allentown, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Menomonie, Menomonie, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- South East End, Grand Rapids, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seccombe Lane, San Bernardino, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North University, Austin, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adair Park, Atlanta, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds