Is Frontier or Optimum faster?

Based on 361 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. Frontier averages 415 Mbps download, Optimum averages 389 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Frontier and Optimum?

The average download speed difference is 26 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 161 Mbps. Ping difference is 9 ms.

Should I choose Frontier or Optimum?

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.

Frontier vs Optimum

Full speed comparison based on 361 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Frontier

Frontier

WINNER

Download Wins

415 Mbps

Upload Wins

244 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 181 measurements · Full Frontier stats →

Optimum

Download

389 Mbps

Upload

83 Mbps

Ping

36 ms

Based on 180 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

26 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

161 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Ping difference

9 ms

Frontier has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Frontier wins

Frontier 415 Mbps (181 tests)

Optimum 389 Mbps (180 tests)

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How Frontier Compares to Optimum

Based on 361 verified speed tests from Frontier and Optimum customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

Frontier averages 415 Mbps download with 244 Mbps upload and 27 ms ping. Optimum averages 389 Mbps download with 83 Mbps upload and 36 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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