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Internet Providers in Amherst, Texas

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Home Internet in Amherst, TX
  • Provider
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • Kinetic
    • XNET WiFi
    • South Plains Telephone Cooperative
    • Amarillo Wireless
    • Five Area
    • Resound Networks
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 7.3%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 74.8%
  • 4. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.3%
  • 5. South Plains Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 8.6%
  • 6. Amarillo Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 77.3%
  • Five Area
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 84.3%
  • Resound Networks
    Speeds Up To
    105 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

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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
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • 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 Coverage Map and Store Locations for Amherst, Texas

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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%

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 $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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 $60/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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