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 165 Mbps and an average upload speed of 23 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 | 165 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 14 ms |
| Consolidated Communications DSL Fiber | 90 Mbps | 45 Mbps | 16 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 165 Mbps for download speeds and 23 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,697 recent tests.
Xfinity has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Amherst. 32% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 58% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 811 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 168 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 10 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 324 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 598 Mbps | 42 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 198 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 117 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 12 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 84 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 13 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 134 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 14 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 49 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 12 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 540 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 13 ms |
Consolidated Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Amherst offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 90 Mbps for download speeds and 45 Mbps for upload speeds over 54 recent tests.
Consolidated Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Amherst. 37% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 24% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
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