Is Frontier or Spectrum (Charter) faster?

Based on 1,542 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. Frontier averages 407 Mbps download, Spectrum (Charter) averages 309 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 98 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 167 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 1,542 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Frontier

Frontier

WINNER

Download Wins

407 Mbps

Upload Wins

237 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 178 measurements · Full Frontier stats →

Spectrum (Charter)

Download

309 Mbps

Upload

70 Mbps

Ping

36 ms

Based on 1,364 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

98 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

167 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 407 Mbps (178 tests)

Spectrum (Charter) 310 Mbps (1356 tests)

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How Frontier Compares to Spectrum (Charter)

Based on 1,542 verified speed tests from Frontier and Spectrum (Charter) customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

Frontier averages 407 Mbps download with 237 Mbps upload and 27 ms ping. Spectrum (Charter) averages 309 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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