Is CenturyLink or Frontier faster?

Based on 337 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. CenturyLink averages 192 Mbps download, Frontier averages 411 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between CenturyLink and Frontier?

The average download speed difference is 219 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 133 Mbps. Ping difference is 24 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 337 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Frontier

CenturyLink

Download

192 Mbps

Upload

107 Mbps

Ping

51 ms

Based on 157 measurements · Full CenturyLink stats →

Frontier

WINNER

Download Wins

411 Mbps

Upload Wins

240 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 180 measurements · Full Frontier stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

219 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

133 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Ping difference

24 ms

Frontier has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Frontier wins

CenturyLink 192 Mbps (157 tests)

Frontier 411 Mbps (180 tests)

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How CenturyLink Compares to Frontier

Based on 337 verified speed tests from CenturyLink and Frontier customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

CenturyLink averages 192 Mbps download with 107 Mbps upload and 51 ms ping. Frontier averages 411 Mbps download with 240 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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