Is Spectrum (Charter) or Verizon faster?

Based on 1,231 verified speed tests, Spectrum (Charter) is faster overall. Spectrum (Charter) averages 334 Mbps download, Verizon averages 177 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 157 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 16 Mbps. Ping difference is 5 ms.

Should I choose Spectrum (Charter) or Verizon?

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

Spectrum (Charter) vs Verizon

Full speed comparison based on 1,231 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Spectrum (Charter)

Spectrum (Charter)

WINNER

Download Wins

334 Mbps

Upload

72 Mbps

Ping Wins

36 ms

Based on 905 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Verizon

Download

177 Mbps

Upload Wins

88 Mbps

Ping

41 ms

Based on 326 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

157 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Upload difference

16 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Ping difference

5 ms

Spectrum (Charter) has lower latency

By Country

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

United States Spectrum (Charter) wins

Spectrum (Charter) 336 Mbps (897 tests)

Verizon 177 Mbps (324 tests)

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How Spectrum (Charter) Compares to Verizon

Based on 1,231 verified speed tests from Spectrum (Charter) and Verizon customers, Spectrum (Charter) delivers faster average speeds.

Spectrum (Charter) averages 334 Mbps download with 72 Mbps upload and 36 ms ping. Verizon averages 177 Mbps download with 88 Mbps upload and 41 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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