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Internet Providers in Amherst, Nebraska

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Home Internet in Amherst, NE

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 29.7%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    12 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 64.8%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.8%
  • 5. Frontier
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 56.9%
  • 6. Prairie Hills Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    200 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 20.8%

Best Internet Providers in Amherst, NE

Frontier stands as the primary internet provider in Amherst, Nebraska, with its DSL connection offering speeds up to 115 Mbps. This makes it suitable for streaming and gaming. Frontier covers 56.9% of the village and its plans start at $64.99 per month, making it a balanced choice for residents within its reach.

Viasat Internet, with its satellite connection, covers 100% of Amherst, making it accessible to all residents, even in remote areas. While its maximum download speed is only 12 Mbps, which may not support high-bandwidth activities well, it ensures connectivity where others fail. Viasat's plans start at $69.99 per month, slightly higher than Frontier's. Despite the lower speeds, Viasat is key for those prioritizing broad coverage.

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
  • Rise Broadband
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • HughesNet
  • Frontier
  • Prairie Hills Wireless
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
29.67%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Amherst, NE

Provider Connection Types in Amherst, NE

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Amherst, NE
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
48.47%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
34.18%

List of Internet Providers in Amherst, NE

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 12 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
Prairie Hills Wireless Fixed Wireless 200 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Amherst, NE

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 12 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
Prairie Hills Wireless $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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