Is Frontier or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 1,728 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. Frontier averages 415 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 324 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 91 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 171 Mbps. Ping difference is 9 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 1,728 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 →

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

324 Mbps

Upload

73 Mbps

Ping

36 ms

Based on 1,547 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

91 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

171 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)

Spectrum (Charter) 325 Mbps (1539 tests)

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How Frontier Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 1,728 verified speed tests from Frontier and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

Frontier averages 415 Mbps download with 244 Mbps upload and 27 ms ping. Spectrum (Charter) averages 324 Mbps download with 73 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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