Is AT&T or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 1,177 verified speed tests, Spectrum (Charter) is faster overall. AT&T averages 305 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 331 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between AT&T and Spectrum (Charter)?

The average download speed difference is 26 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 112 Mbps. Ping difference is 2 ms.

Should I choose AT&T or Spectrum (Charter)?

It depends on your use case. Spectrum (Charter) 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 Spectrum (Charter)

Full speed comparison based on 1,177 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Spectrum (Charter)

AT&T

Download

305 Mbps

Upload Wins

180 Mbps

Ping

39 ms

Based on 382 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Spectrum (Charter)

WINNER

Download Wins

331 Mbps

Upload

68 Mbps

Ping Wins

37 ms

Based on 795 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

26 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Upload difference

112 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Ping difference

2 ms

Spectrum (Charter) has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Spectrum (Charter) wins

AT&T 305 Mbps (382 tests)

Spectrum (Charter) 332 Mbps (787 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 1,177 verified speed tests from AT&T and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Spectrum (Charter) delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 305 Mbps download with 180 Mbps upload and 39 ms ping. Spectrum (Charter) averages 331 Mbps download with 68 Mbps upload and 37 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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