Is CenturyLink or Frontier faster?

Based on 311 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. CenturyLink averages 185 Mbps download, Frontier averages 411 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between CenturyLink and Frontier?

The average download speed difference is 226 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 124 Mbps. Ping difference is 22 ms.

Should I choose CenturyLink 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.

CenturyLink vs Frontier

Full speed comparison based on 311 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Frontier

CenturyLink

Download

185 Mbps

Upload

106 Mbps

Ping

49 ms

Based on 152 measurements · Full CenturyLink stats →

Frontier

WINNER

Download Wins

411 Mbps

Upload Wins

230 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 159 measurements · Full Frontier stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

226 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

124 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Ping difference

22 ms

Frontier has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Frontier wins

CenturyLink 185 Mbps (152 tests)

Frontier 411 Mbps (159 tests)

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How CenturyLink Compares to Frontier

Based on 311 verified speed tests from CenturyLink and Frontier customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

CenturyLink averages 185 Mbps download with 106 Mbps upload and 49 ms ping. Frontier averages 411 Mbps download with 230 Mbps upload and 27 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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