Is Frontier or Optimum faster?

Based on 280 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. Frontier averages 411 Mbps download, Optimum averages 382 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Frontier and Optimum?

The average download speed difference is 29 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 129 Mbps. Ping difference is 7 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 280 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Frontier

Frontier

WINNER

Download Wins

411 Mbps

Upload Wins

230 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 159 measurements · Full Frontier stats →

Optimum

Download

382 Mbps

Upload

101 Mbps

Ping

34 ms

Based on 121 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

29 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

129 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Ping difference

7 ms

Frontier has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Frontier wins

Frontier 411 Mbps (159 tests)

Optimum 382 Mbps (121 tests)

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How Frontier Compares to Optimum

Based on 280 verified speed tests from Frontier and Optimum customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

Frontier averages 411 Mbps download with 230 Mbps upload and 27 ms ping. Optimum averages 382 Mbps download with 101 Mbps upload and 34 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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