Is CenturyLink or Optimum faster?

Based on 273 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. CenturyLink averages 185 Mbps download, Optimum averages 382 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between CenturyLink and Optimum?

The average download speed difference is 197 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 5 Mbps. Ping difference is 15 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 273 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

CenturyLink

Download

185 Mbps

Upload Wins

106 Mbps

Ping

49 ms

Based on 152 measurements · Full CenturyLink stats →

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

382 Mbps

Upload

101 Mbps

Ping Wins

34 ms

Based on 121 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

197 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

5 Mbps

CenturyLink is faster

Ping difference

15 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

CenturyLink 185 Mbps (152 tests)

Optimum 382 Mbps (121 tests)

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How CenturyLink Compares to Optimum

Based on 273 verified speed tests from CenturyLink and Optimum customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

CenturyLink averages 185 Mbps download with 106 Mbps upload and 49 ms ping. Optimum averages 382 Mbps download with 101 Mbps upload and 34 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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