Is AT&T or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 1,394 verified speed tests, Spectrum (Charter) is faster overall. AT&T averages 290 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 334 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 44 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 102 Mbps. Ping difference is 4 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 1,394 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Spectrum (Charter)

AT&T

Download

290 Mbps

Upload Wins

174 Mbps

Ping

40 ms

Based on 489 measurements · Full AT&T stats →

Spectrum (Charter)

WINNER

Download Wins

334 Mbps

Upload

72 Mbps

Ping Wins

36 ms

Based on 905 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

44 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Upload difference

102 Mbps

AT&T is faster

Ping difference

4 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 290 Mbps (489 tests)

Spectrum (Charter) 336 Mbps (897 tests)

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How AT&T Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 1,394 verified speed tests from AT&T and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Spectrum (Charter) delivers faster average speeds.

AT&T averages 290 Mbps download with 174 Mbps upload and 40 ms ping. Spectrum (Charter) averages 334 Mbps download with 72 Mbps upload and 36 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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