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Internet Providers in East Amherst, New York

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Home Internet in East Amherst, NY

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 97.1%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 72.8%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, Fiber
    Availability: 72.8%
    East Amherst speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.8%

Best Internet Providers in East Amherst, NY

In East Amherst, New York, Spectrum leads as the top internet service provider, offering both cable and fiber connection types. The offer of a market-topping maximum download speed of 1 Gbps makes it an excellent choice for households and businesses in need of rapid, uninterrupted internet access. Spectrum's plans begin at $49.99 per month, boasting coverage over a significant 97% of East Amherst. With an impressive balance of speed and value, this provider attracts a diverse range of customers.

Verizon follows, securing the second spot with its 5G internet and fiber connections in East Amherst. The provider nearly matches Spectrum's maximum download speed by hitting a peak speed of 940 Mbps. With plans also starting from $49.99 per month, Verizon reaches a slightly smaller 72% of East Amherst. Despite lesser coverage, Verizon maintains its market standing through its 5G technology offering, presenting it as a solid pick for the tech-inclined.

While cable connection dominates East Amherst, with the same 97% coverage, residents have a multitude of other connection options including fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite, meeting their diverse preferences and requirements.

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
  • Always ON
37.76%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
97.09%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in East Amherst, NY

Provider Connection Types in East Amherst, NY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in East Amherst, NY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.03%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.48%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
71.96000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in East Amherst, NY

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, Fiber 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in East Amherst, NY

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, Fiber
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 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
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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