Is CenturyLink or Optimum faster?

Based on 354 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. CenturyLink averages 243 Mbps download, Optimum averages 389 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between CenturyLink and Optimum?

The average download speed difference is 146 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 70 Mbps. Ping difference is 12 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 354 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

CenturyLink

Download

243 Mbps

Upload Wins

153 Mbps

Ping

48 ms

Based on 174 measurements · Full CenturyLink stats →

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

389 Mbps

Upload

83 Mbps

Ping Wins

36 ms

Based on 180 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

146 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

70 Mbps

CenturyLink is faster

Ping difference

12 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

CenturyLink 243 Mbps (174 tests)

Optimum 389 Mbps (180 tests)

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How CenturyLink Compares to Optimum

Based on 354 verified speed tests from CenturyLink and Optimum customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

CenturyLink averages 243 Mbps download with 153 Mbps upload and 48 ms ping. Optimum averages 389 Mbps download with 83 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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