Is Cox or Frontier faster?

Based on 375 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. Cox averages 343 Mbps download, Frontier averages 427 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Cox and Frontier?

The average download speed difference is 84 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 153 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 375 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Frontier

Cox

Download

343 Mbps

Upload

82 Mbps

Ping

28 ms

Based on 240 measurements · Full Cox stats →

Frontier

WINNER

Download Wins

427 Mbps

Upload Wins

235 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 135 measurements · Full Frontier stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

84 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

153 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 345 Mbps (238 tests)

Frontier 427 Mbps (135 tests)

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How Cox Compares to Frontier

Based on 375 verified speed tests from Cox and Frontier customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

Cox averages 343 Mbps download with 82 Mbps upload and 28 ms ping. Frontier averages 427 Mbps download with 235 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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