There are 4 business internet service providers in Amherst. Enter your address to see which have coverage at your specific location.
Speeds Up To
35 Mbps
Plans Starting At
$64.99/mo
Speeds Up To
25 Mbps
Speeds Up To
25 Mbps
Speeds Up To
6,000 Mbps
Rating is based on average number of business broadband providers when compared to other cities nationally.
Within Amherst, MA there are 4 providers offering business service.[1]
We estimate that each business in Amherst has an average of 2.88 wired providers available at their location.[2] Based on this, Amherst is less competitive than 77% of cities in the state of Massachusetts and is more competitive than 65% of cities nationally.
The business internet providers with the largest coverage within Amherst are: Hughesnet, Viasat Internet, GoNetspeed, and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet.
In short, Amherst is the 354th most competitive city in the state out of 460 cities when it comes to business broadband connectivity. This puts it directly behind Byfield, Gill, and Southbridge.
Of the internet providers offering service, only one offers fiber optic service. There is one provider offering fixed wireless coverage with satellite providers likely offering coverage as well.
Lightower Fiber Networks
Firstlight Fiber
The Computer Company Inc.
Level 3 Communications
Iron Mountain
New Wave Industries, Inc.
EarthLink
Website Suite 190
Among all the businesses that call Amherst home, the largest sectors in terms of employment are Health Care and Social Assistance, Accommodation and Food Services, and Retail Trade.
From a business concentration perspective, the most common business types in Amherst, grossing over $1M in revenue are: Full-Service Restaurants , Offices of Dentists , and Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) .
| Sector | Employment Percentage |
|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 21.63% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 20.76% |
| Retail Trade | 14.34% |
| Educational Services | 12.22% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 8.04% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5.6% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 3.53% |
| Finance and Insurance | 2.94% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2.39% |
| Construction | 1.94% |
| Type | Percentage of Major Establishments |
|---|---|
| Full-Service Restaurants | 2.39% |
| Offices of Dentists | 1.33% |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | 1.33% |
| Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores | 1.06% |
| Limited-Service Restaurants | 1.06% |
| Educational Support Services | 1.06% |
| Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores | 1.06% |
| Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores | 0.8% |
| Engineering Services | 0.8% |
| Grantmaking Foundations | 0.8% |
| Provider Name | Coverage in Amherst, Massachusetts | Max Download Speed | Provider Type | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat Internet | 100% | 35 Mbps | Satellite | (877) 853-2457 |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 24% | 25 Mbps | Fixed Wireless | |
| Hughesnet | 100% | 25 Mbps | Satellite | |
| GoNetspeed | 99% | 6,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Provider Name | Coverage in Amherst, Massachusetts | Max Download Speed | Provider Type | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | 99% | 6,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Provider Name | Coverage in Amherst, Massachusetts | Max Download Speed | Provider Type | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 24% | 25 Mbps | Fixed Wireless |
| Provider Name | Coverage in Amherst, Massachusetts | Max Download Speed | Provider Type | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat Internet | 100% | 35 Mbps | Satellite | (877) 853-2457 |
| Hughesnet | 100% | 25 Mbps | Satellite |