Is Frontier or Windstream faster?

Based on 269 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. Frontier averages 415 Mbps download, Windstream averages 200 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Frontier and Windstream?

The average download speed difference is 215 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 154 Mbps. Ping difference is 15 ms.

Should I choose Frontier or Windstream?

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 Windstream

Full speed comparison based on 269 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 →

Windstream

Download

200 Mbps

Upload

90 Mbps

Ping

42 ms

Based on 88 measurements · Full Windstream stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

215 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

154 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Ping difference

15 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)

Windstream 200 Mbps (88 tests)

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How Frontier Compares to Windstream

Based on 269 verified speed tests from Frontier and Windstream customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

Frontier averages 415 Mbps download with 244 Mbps upload and 27 ms ping. Windstream averages 200 Mbps download with 90 Mbps upload and 42 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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