Is Cox or Windstream faster?

Based on 353 verified speed tests, Cox is faster overall. Cox averages 337 Mbps download, Windstream averages 156 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Cox and Windstream?

The average download speed difference is 181 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 4 Mbps. Ping difference is 12 ms.

Should I choose Cox or Windstream?

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 Windstream

Full speed comparison based on 353 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Cox

Cox

WINNER

Download Wins

337 Mbps

Upload Wins

80 Mbps

Ping Wins

28 ms

Based on 275 measurements · Full Cox stats →

Windstream

Download

156 Mbps

Upload

76 Mbps

Ping

40 ms

Based on 78 measurements · Full Windstream stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

181 Mbps

Cox is faster

Upload difference

4 Mbps

Cox is faster

Ping difference

12 ms

Cox has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Cox wins

Cox 339 Mbps (273 tests)

Windstream 156 Mbps (78 tests)

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How Cox Compares to Windstream

Based on 353 verified speed tests from Cox and Windstream customers, Cox delivers faster average speeds.

Cox averages 337 Mbps download with 80 Mbps upload and 28 ms ping. Windstream averages 156 Mbps download with 76 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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