Is CenturyLink or Optimum faster?

Based on 372 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. CenturyLink averages 248 Mbps download, Optimum averages 387 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between CenturyLink and Optimum?

The average download speed difference is 139 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 66 Mbps. Ping difference is 11 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 372 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

CenturyLink

Download

248 Mbps

Upload Wins

147 Mbps

Ping

47 ms

Based on 187 measurements · Full CenturyLink stats →

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

387 Mbps

Upload

81 Mbps

Ping Wins

36 ms

Based on 185 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

139 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

66 Mbps

CenturyLink is faster

Ping difference

11 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

CenturyLink 248 Mbps (187 tests)

Optimum 387 Mbps (185 tests)

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How CenturyLink Compares to Optimum

Based on 372 verified speed tests from CenturyLink and Optimum customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

CenturyLink averages 248 Mbps download with 147 Mbps upload and 47 ms ping. Optimum averages 387 Mbps download with 81 Mbps upload and 36 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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