Is CenturyLink or Frontier faster?

Based on 393 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. CenturyLink averages 261 Mbps download, Frontier averages 415 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between CenturyLink and Frontier?

The average download speed difference is 154 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 93 Mbps. Ping difference is 17 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 393 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Frontier

CenturyLink

Download

261 Mbps

Upload

151 Mbps

Ping

44 ms

Based on 212 measurements · Full CenturyLink stats →

Frontier

WINNER

Download Wins

415 Mbps

Upload Wins

244 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 181 measurements · Full Frontier stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

154 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

93 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Ping difference

17 ms

Frontier has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Frontier wins

CenturyLink 261 Mbps (212 tests)

Frontier 415 Mbps (181 tests)

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How CenturyLink Compares to Frontier

Based on 393 verified speed tests from CenturyLink and Frontier customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

CenturyLink averages 261 Mbps download with 151 Mbps upload and 44 ms ping. Frontier averages 415 Mbps download with 244 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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