Is CenturyLink or Optimum faster?

Based on 313 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. CenturyLink averages 192 Mbps download, Optimum averages 377 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between CenturyLink and Optimum?

The average download speed difference is 185 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 25 Mbps. Ping difference is 16 ms.

Should I choose CenturyLink or Optimum?

It depends on your use case. Optimum 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 Optimum

Full speed comparison based on 313 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

CenturyLink

Download

192 Mbps

Upload Wins

107 Mbps

Ping

51 ms

Based on 157 measurements · Full CenturyLink stats →

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

377 Mbps

Upload

82 Mbps

Ping Wins

35 ms

Based on 156 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

185 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

25 Mbps

CenturyLink is faster

Ping difference

16 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

CenturyLink 192 Mbps (157 tests)

Optimum 377 Mbps (156 tests)

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How CenturyLink Compares to Optimum

Based on 313 verified speed tests from CenturyLink and Optimum customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

CenturyLink averages 192 Mbps download with 107 Mbps upload and 51 ms ping. Optimum averages 377 Mbps download with 82 Mbps upload and 35 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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