Is Frontier or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 1,331 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. Frontier averages 411 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 319 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 92 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 160 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 1,331 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 →

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

319 Mbps

Upload

70 Mbps

Ping

36 ms

Based on 1,172 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

92 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

160 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 411 Mbps (159 tests)

Spectrum (Charter) 320 Mbps (1164 tests)

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How Frontier Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 1,331 verified speed tests from Frontier and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

Frontier averages 411 Mbps download with 230 Mbps upload and 27 ms ping. Spectrum (Charter) averages 319 Mbps download with 70 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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