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 279 Mbps and an average upload speed of 102 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 | 279 Mbps | 102 Mbps | 29 ms |
| Spectrum Cable Fiber | 85 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 34 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 279 Mbps for download speeds and 102 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,968 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. 46% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 34% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 440 Mbps | 147 Mbps | 27 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 444 Mbps | 72 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 277 Mbps | 97 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 489 Mbps | 53 Mbps | 32 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 293 Mbps | 220 Mbps | 24 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 273 Mbps | 162 Mbps | 26 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 458 Mbps | 94 Mbps | 29 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 421 Mbps | 256 Mbps | 43 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 477 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 23 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 292 Mbps | 245 Mbps | 36 ms |
Spectrum is the 2nd most popular provider in Amherst offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 85 Mbps for download speeds and 24 Mbps for upload speeds over 458 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. 32% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 36% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 89 Mbps | 92 Mbps | 35 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 145 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 30 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 243 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 68 Mbps | 53 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 153 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 251 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 155 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 87 Mbps | 92 Mbps | 38 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 307 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 364 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 37 ms |
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