Is Frontier or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 1,025 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. Frontier averages 454 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 334 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Frontier and Spectrum (Charter)?

The average download speed difference is 120 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 179 Mbps. Ping difference is 13 ms.

Should I choose Frontier or Spectrum (Charter)?

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 Spectrum (Charter)

Full speed comparison based on 1,025 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Frontier

Frontier

WINNER

Download Wins

454 Mbps

Upload Wins

251 Mbps

Ping Wins

23 ms

Based on 120 measurements · Full Frontier stats →

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

334 Mbps

Upload

72 Mbps

Ping

36 ms

Based on 905 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

120 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

179 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Ping difference

13 ms

Frontier has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Frontier wins

Frontier 454 Mbps (120 tests)

Spectrum (Charter) 336 Mbps (897 tests)

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How Frontier Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 1,025 verified speed tests from Frontier and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

Frontier averages 454 Mbps download with 251 Mbps upload and 23 ms ping. Spectrum (Charter) averages 334 Mbps download with 72 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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