Internet Speeds in Amherst, MA

In Amherst there are 2 internet service providers, with Xfinity being the most popular. Xfinity offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Xfinity customers had an average download speed of 139 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16 Mbps. In addition to Xfinity, cable internet service is also available from Spectrum.

While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.

Last updated on March 18, 2024
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Xfinity
Cable
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139 Mbps16 Mbps15 ms
Spectrum
Cable
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44 Mbps11 Mbps24 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Amherst, MA

Xfinity

Cable

Download Speed

139Mbps

Upload Speed

16Mbps

Latency

15ms

Overview

Xfinity is the most popular provider in Amherst offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 139 Mbps for download speeds and 16 Mbps for upload speeds over 4,308 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Xfinity has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Amherst. 29% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 55% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Xfinity Speed Tests in Amherst

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 20247 Mbps11 Mbps20 ms
March 16, 2024909 Mbps23 Mbps12 ms
March 16, 202453 Mbps22 Mbps14 ms
March 16, 202456 Mbps23 Mbps17 ms
March 16, 2024453 Mbps12 Mbps11 ms
March 16, 2024623 Mbps40 Mbps12 ms
March 16, 2024143 Mbps12 Mbps14 ms
March 16, 2024334 Mbps9 Mbps13 ms
March 16, 2024318 Mbps21 Mbps15 ms
March 16, 202471 Mbps7 Mbps19 ms

Spectrum

Cable

Download Speed

44Mbps

Upload Speed

11Mbps

Latency

24ms

Overview

Spectrum is the 2nd most popular provider in Amherst offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 44 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 24 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Spectrum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Amherst. 57% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 80% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Amherst, MA?

Xfinity and Spectrum currently operate in Amherst.

What is the most popular internet provider in Amherst, MA?

Xfinity is currently the most popular internet provider in Amherst based on the number of speed tests in the last 3 months.

What is the fastest internet provider in Amherst, MA?

The fastest internet provider for you is going to differ based on your needs, and which providers actually serve your home. However, when it comes to the real speeds users in Amherst are getting, Xfinity provides the fastest download speeds and Xfinity provides the fastest upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Amherst, MA?

There are no providers currently offering fiber internet in Amherst.