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Positioned just north of Lynchburg, the small city of Amherst has just over 2,000 residents. Those who choose to call this area home rely on high speed Internet service for a variety of reasons, from education and work to entertainment and communication. The providers on this page can help you stay connected.
One of the largest Internet service providers in Amherst is Xfinity. This national cable provider has a massive network in Virginia. It covers all of Amherst, including Town Center, Pleasant View, Pedlar Mills, and the area near Sweet Briar College. The coverage area runs north, south, and west of the city to cover outlying areas.
Another popular option for those living in Amherst is HughesNet. This national satellite provider boasts a large network that reaches rural areas like Amherst and its surrounding communities. This company reports a top download speed of 25 Mbps and a top upload speed of 3 Mbps.
Verizon offers internet at speeds up to 7 Mbps
Xfinity offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps
Viasat offers internet at speeds up to 25 Mbps
SEGRA offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps
| Provider | Type | Download speeds |
User Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | DSL | 7 Mbps | 3.0/5 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 2.5/5 |
| Viasat | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 2.0/5 |
| SEGRA | Fiber | 1000 Mbps | N/A |
Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.
DSL:
DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.
Cable:
Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.
Satellite:
Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.
Fiber:
Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.
