CenturyLink vs Google Fiber
Full speed comparison based on 265 verified measurements.
CenturyLink
243 Mbps
153 Mbps
48 ms
Google Fiber
WINNER412 Mbps
235 Mbps
28 ms
Speed Difference Summary
Download difference
169 Mbps
Google Fiber is faster
Upload difference
82 Mbps
Google Fiber is faster
Ping difference
20 ms
Google Fiber has lower latency
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How CenturyLink Compares to Google Fiber
Based on 265 verified speed tests from CenturyLink and Google Fiber customers, Google Fiber delivers faster average speeds.
CenturyLink averages 243 Mbps download with 153 Mbps upload and 48 ms ping. Google Fiber averages 412 Mbps download with 235 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.