In Amherst there are 2 internet service providers, with Verizon being the most popular. Verizon offers DSL and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Verizon customers had an average download speed of 275 Mbps and an average upload speed of 91 Mbps. In addition to Verizon, cable and fiber 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.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 275 Mbps | 91 Mbps | 28 ms |
| Spectrum Cable Fiber | 92 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 33 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Verizon is the most popular provider in Amherst offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 275 Mbps for download speeds and 91 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,243 recent tests.
Verizon has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Amherst. 42% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 31% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 47 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 23 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 464 Mbps | 92 Mbps | 34 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 542 Mbps | 117 Mbps | 37 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 171 Mbps | 218 Mbps | 34 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 96 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 38 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 72 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 25 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 314 Mbps | 286 Mbps | 22 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 3 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 31 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 418 Mbps | 62 Mbps | 30 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 288 Mbps | 66 Mbps | 38 ms |
Spectrum is the 2nd most popular provider in Amherst offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 92 Mbps for download speeds and 38 Mbps for upload speeds over 550 recent tests.
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. 38% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 39% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 79 Mbps | 85 Mbps | 36 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 89 Mbps | 93 Mbps | 29 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 88 Mbps | 93 Mbps | 34 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 93 Mbps | 93 Mbps | 34 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 73 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 19 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 89 Mbps | 93 Mbps | 32 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 46 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 36 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 85 Mbps | 90 Mbps | 33 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 28 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 29 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 35 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 28 ms |
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