Is CenturyLink or Optimum faster?

Based on 432 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. CenturyLink averages 261 Mbps download, Optimum averages 391 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between CenturyLink and Optimum?

The average download speed difference is 130 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 77 Mbps. Ping difference is 10 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 432 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

CenturyLink

Download

261 Mbps

Upload Wins

151 Mbps

Ping

44 ms

Based on 212 measurements · Full CenturyLink stats →

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

391 Mbps

Upload

74 Mbps

Ping Wins

34 ms

Based on 220 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

130 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

77 Mbps

CenturyLink is faster

Ping difference

10 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

CenturyLink 261 Mbps (212 tests)

Optimum 391 Mbps (220 tests)

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How CenturyLink Compares to Optimum

Based on 432 verified speed tests from CenturyLink and Optimum customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

CenturyLink averages 261 Mbps download with 151 Mbps upload and 44 ms ping. Optimum averages 391 Mbps download with 74 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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