Is Cox or Verizon faster?

Based on 1,307 verified speed tests, Cox is faster overall. Cox averages 353 Mbps download, Verizon averages 214 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Cox and Verizon?

The average download speed difference is 139 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 5 Mbps. Ping difference is 14 ms.

Should I choose Cox or Verizon?

It depends on your use case. Cox 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 Verizon

Full speed comparison based on 1,307 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Cox

Cox

WINNER

Download Wins

353 Mbps

Upload

79 Mbps

Ping Wins

26 ms

Based on 402 measurements · Full Cox stats →

Verizon

Download

214 Mbps

Upload Wins

84 Mbps

Ping

40 ms

Based on 905 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

139 Mbps

Cox is faster

Upload difference

5 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Ping difference

14 ms

Cox has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Cox wins

Cox 355 Mbps (400 tests)

Verizon 214 Mbps (903 tests)

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How Cox Compares to Verizon

Based on 1,307 verified speed tests from Cox and Verizon customers, Cox delivers faster average speeds.

Cox averages 353 Mbps download with 79 Mbps upload and 26 ms ping. Verizon averages 214 Mbps download with 84 Mbps upload and 40 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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