Is Cox or Windstream faster?

Based on 290 verified speed tests, Cox is faster overall. Cox averages 334 Mbps download, Windstream averages 150 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Cox and Windstream?

The average download speed difference is 184 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 20 Mbps. Ping difference is 15 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 290 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Cox

Cox

WINNER

Download Wins

334 Mbps

Upload Wins

84 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 220 measurements · Full Cox stats →

Windstream

Download

150 Mbps

Upload

64 Mbps

Ping

42 ms

Based on 70 measurements · Full Windstream stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

184 Mbps

Cox is faster

Upload difference

20 Mbps

Cox is faster

Ping difference

15 ms

Cox has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Cox wins

Cox 337 Mbps (218 tests)

Windstream 150 Mbps (70 tests)

Test your own speed

See if your connection matches the Cox or Windstream average.

Run Speed Test

How Cox Compares to Windstream

Based on 290 verified speed tests from Cox and Windstream customers, Cox delivers faster average speeds.

Cox averages 334 Mbps download with 84 Mbps upload and 27 ms ping. Windstream averages 150 Mbps download with 64 Mbps upload and 42 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.

Cox speed Windstream speed All ISPs Country speeds