In Amherst there are 2 internet service providers, with Xfinity being the most popular. Xfinity offers cable and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Xfinity customers had an average download speed of 171 Mbps and an average upload speed of 22 Mbps. In addition to Xfinity, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from Consolidated Communications.
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.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable Fiber | 171 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 14 ms |
| Consolidated Communications DSL Fiber | 221 Mbps | 234 Mbps | 19 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Xfinity is the most popular provider in Amherst offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 171 Mbps for download speeds and 22 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,651 recent tests.
Xfinity has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Amherst. 37% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 49% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 58 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 12 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 169 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 10 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 264 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 203 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 11 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 197 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 14 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 122 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 13 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 310 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 113 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 13 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 83 Mbps | 39 Mbps | 19 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 15 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 17 ms |
Consolidated Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Amherst offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 221 Mbps for download speeds and 234 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,195 recent tests.
Consolidated Communications has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Amherst. 25% of users saw download speeds faster than 500 Mbps, and 50% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2024 | 69 Mbps | 51 Mbps | 30 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 39 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 7 ms |
| March 9, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 42 Mbps | 14 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 80 Mbps | 91 Mbps | 7 ms |
| February 23, 2024 | 26 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 34 ms |
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