Is CenturyLink or Cox faster?

Based on 432 verified speed tests, Cox is faster overall. CenturyLink averages 192 Mbps download, Cox averages 337 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between CenturyLink and Cox?

The average download speed difference is 145 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 27 Mbps. Ping difference is 23 ms.

Should I choose CenturyLink or Cox?

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

CenturyLink vs Cox

Full speed comparison based on 432 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Cox

CenturyLink

Download

192 Mbps

Upload Wins

107 Mbps

Ping

51 ms

Based on 157 measurements · Full CenturyLink stats →

Cox

WINNER

Download Wins

337 Mbps

Upload

80 Mbps

Ping Wins

28 ms

Based on 275 measurements · Full Cox stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

145 Mbps

Cox is faster

Upload difference

27 Mbps

CenturyLink is faster

Ping difference

23 ms

Cox has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Cox wins

CenturyLink 192 Mbps (157 tests)

Cox 339 Mbps (273 tests)

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How CenturyLink Compares to Cox

Based on 432 verified speed tests from CenturyLink and Cox customers, Cox delivers faster average speeds.

CenturyLink averages 192 Mbps download with 107 Mbps upload and 51 ms ping. Cox averages 337 Mbps download with 80 Mbps upload and 28 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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