Is Cox or Frontier faster?

Based on 476 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. Cox averages 337 Mbps download, Frontier averages 415 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Cox and Frontier?

The average download speed difference is 78 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 158 Mbps. Ping difference is 1 ms.

Should I choose Cox or Frontier?

It depends on your use case. Frontier offers faster average speeds, but actual performance varies by location and plan. Test your current connection and compare to both averages before switching.

Cox vs Frontier

Full speed comparison based on 476 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Frontier

Cox

Download

337 Mbps

Upload

86 Mbps

Ping

28 ms

Based on 295 measurements · Full Cox stats →

Frontier

WINNER

Download Wins

415 Mbps

Upload Wins

244 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 181 measurements · Full Frontier stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

78 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

158 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Ping difference

1 ms

Frontier has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Frontier wins

Cox 339 Mbps (293 tests)

Frontier 415 Mbps (181 tests)

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How Cox Compares to Frontier

Based on 476 verified speed tests from Cox and Frontier customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

Cox averages 337 Mbps download with 86 Mbps upload and 28 ms ping. Frontier averages 415 Mbps download with 244 Mbps upload and 27 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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