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Internet Providers in Amherst, Colorado

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Home Internet in Amherst, CO

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. PC Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 94.9%
  • 4. Viaero Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 49.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Amherst, CO

Viasat Internet ranks as the top provider in Amherst, Colorado. With a satellite connection, it covers the entire community, offering reliable service no matter where residents live. However, its maximum download speed is 12 Mbps, and the service starts at $69.99 per month. Despite the lower speed, Viasat's coverage can be dependable where other connections are scarce.

Hughesnet holds second place in Amherst, also delivering 100% satellite coverage. It offers a faster maximum download speed of 100 Mbps, meeting the needs of those who require quicker internet. Hughesnet starts at a more affordable $49.99 per month, providing greater value for many users. In an area lacking DSL or fiber options and with limited fixed wireless, Viasat and Hughesnet are essential for internet access, as satellite remains the primary choice.

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
  • Viasat
  • Viaero Wireless
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • PC Telecom
94.92%

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Provider Connection Types in Amherst, CO

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Amherst, CO
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
92.58999999999999%

List of Internet Providers in Amherst, CO

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
PC Telecom Fiber 1 Gbps
Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Amherst, CO

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
PC Telecom $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Viaero Wireless $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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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