Is Optimum or Windstream faster?

Based on 234 verified speed tests, Optimum is faster overall. Optimum averages 377 Mbps download, Windstream averages 156 Mbps download.

What is the average speed difference between Optimum and Windstream?

The average download speed difference is 221 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 6 Mbps. Ping difference is 5 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 234 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Optimum

Optimum

WINNER

Download Wins

377 Mbps

Upload Wins

82 Mbps

Ping Wins

35 ms

Based on 156 measurements · Full Optimum stats →

Windstream

Download

156 Mbps

Upload

76 Mbps

Ping

40 ms

Based on 78 measurements · Full Windstream stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

221 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Upload difference

6 Mbps

Optimum is faster

Ping difference

5 ms

Optimum has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Optimum wins

Optimum 377 Mbps (156 tests)

Windstream 156 Mbps (78 tests)

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How Optimum Compares to Windstream

Based on 234 verified speed tests from Optimum and Windstream customers, Optimum delivers faster average speeds.

Optimum averages 377 Mbps download with 82 Mbps upload and 35 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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