Is AT&T or Frontier faster?

Based on 609 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. AT&T averages 290 Mbps download, Frontier averages 454 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between AT&T and Frontier?

The average download speed difference is 164 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 77 Mbps. Ping difference is 17 ms.

Should I choose AT&T or Frontier?

It depends on your use case. Frontier offers faster average speeds, but actual performance varies by location and plan. Test your current connection and compare to both averages before switching.

AT&T vs Frontier

Full speed comparison based on 609 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Frontier

AT&T

Download

290 Mbps

Upload

174 Mbps

Ping

40 ms

Based on 489 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Frontier

WINNER

Download Wins

454 Mbps

Upload Wins

251 Mbps

Ping Wins

23 ms

Based on 120 measurements · Full Frontier stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

164 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

77 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Ping difference

17 ms

Frontier has lower latency

By Country

Head-to-head comparison where both ISPs have user data.

United States Frontier wins

AT&T 290 Mbps (489 tests)

Frontier 454 Mbps (120 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Frontier

Based on 609 verified speed tests from AT&T and Frontier customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 290 Mbps download with 174 Mbps upload and 40 ms ping. Frontier averages 454 Mbps download with 251 Mbps upload and 23 ms ping.

Averages tell only part of the story — actual speeds vary by your specific plan, location, time of day, and whether you use Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Run a speed test on your current connection to see how it compares to both averages before making a switching decision.

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