Is Frontier or Windstream faster?

Based on 258 verified speed tests, Frontier is faster overall. Frontier averages 411 Mbps download, Windstream averages 156 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Frontier and Windstream?

The average download speed difference is 255 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 164 Mbps. Ping difference is 13 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 258 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Frontier

Frontier

WINNER

Download Wins

411 Mbps

Upload Wins

240 Mbps

Ping Wins

27 ms

Based on 180 measurements · Full Frontier stats →

Windstream

Download

156 Mbps

Upload

76 Mbps

Ping

40 ms

Based on 78 measurements · Full Windstream stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

255 Mbps

Frontier is faster

Upload difference

164 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 411 Mbps (180 tests)

Windstream 156 Mbps (78 tests)

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How Frontier Compares to Windstream

Based on 258 verified speed tests from Frontier and Windstream customers, Frontier delivers faster average speeds.

Frontier averages 411 Mbps download with 240 Mbps upload and 27 ms ping. Windstream averages 156 Mbps download with 76 Mbps upload and 40 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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