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Internet Providers in Amherst, Texas

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Home Internet in Amherst, TX

  • 1. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 74.8%
  • 3. South Plains Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 8.6%
  • 4. Amarillo Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 77.3%
  • 5. Five Area
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 84.3%
  • 6. Resound Networks
    Speeds Up To
    105 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Amherst, TX

In Amherst, Texas, Kinetic by Windstream offers a DSL connection with maximum download speeds of up to 50 Mbps, covering 74.80% of the city. With plans starting at $40 per month, it balances speed and affordability well. Despite limited coverage compared to some competitors, its fair pricing and sufficient speeds suit everyday tasks like browsing and streaming.

Hughesnet and Resound Networks serve as strong alternatives. Hughesnet's satellite connection covers 100% of Amherst, offering download speeds of up to 100 Mbps for $49.99 per month. Resound Networks match this full coverage with a fixed wireless connection, delivering speeds up to 105 Mbps from $45 per month. Both provide extensive reach, ideal for areas where traditional wired connections lack reliability.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Five Area
84.32%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • Resound Networks
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • South Plains Telephone Cooperative
8.649999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Amherst, TX

Provider Connection Types in Amherst, TX

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Amherst, TX
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
74.33999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
9.73%

List of Internet Providers in Amherst, TX

Provider Type Top Speed
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Kinetic by Windstream DSL 50 Mbps
South Plains Telephone Cooperative Fiber 1 Gbps
Amarillo Wireless Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Five Area Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Resound Networks Fixed Wireless 105 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Amherst, TX

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Kinetic by Windstream $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
South Plains Telephone Cooperative $67.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Amarillo Wireless $44/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Five Area Systems $80.9/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Resound Networks $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 105 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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