Is Optimum or Windstream faster?

Based on 192 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 382 Mbps download, Windstream averages 152 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Optimum and Windstream?

The average download speed difference is 230 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 37 Mbps. Ping difference is 8 ms.

Should I choose Optimum or Windstream?

It depends on your use case. Optimum offers faster average speeds, but actual performance varies by location and plan. Test your current connection and compare to both averages before switching.

Optimum vs Windstream

Full speed comparison based on 192 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

382 Mbps

Upload Wins

101 Mbps

Ping Wins

34 ms

Based on 121 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Windstream

Download

152 Mbps

Upload

64 Mbps

Ping

42 ms

Based on 71 measurements · Full Windstream stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

230 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

37 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

8 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

Head-to-head comparison where both ISPs have user data.

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 382 Mbps (121 tests)

Windstream 152 Mbps (71 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to Windstream

Based on 192 verified speed tests from Optimum and Windstream customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 382 Mbps download with 101 Mbps upload and 34 ms ping. Windstream averages 152 Mbps download with 64 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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