Is Spectrum (Charter) or Verizon faster?

Based on 1,078 verified speed tests, Spectrum (Charter) is faster overall. Spectrum (Charter) averages 331 Mbps download, Verizon averages 175 Mbps download.

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

The average download speed difference is 156 Mbps. Upload speed difference is 9 Mbps. Ping difference is 2 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 1,078 verified measurements.

Overall Winner: Spectrum (Charter)

Spectrum (Charter)

WINNER

Download Wins

331 Mbps

Upload

68 Mbps

Ping Wins

37 ms

Based on 795 measurements · Full Spectrum (Charter) stats →

Verizon

Download

175 Mbps

Upload Wins

77 Mbps

Ping

39 ms

Based on 283 measurements · Full Verizon stats →

Speed Difference Summary

Download difference

156 Mbps

Spectrum (Charter) is faster

Upload difference

9 Mbps

Verizon is faster

Ping difference

2 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) 332 Mbps (787 tests)

Verizon 176 Mbps (281 tests)

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How Spectrum (Charter) Compares to Verizon

Based on 1,078 verified speed tests from Spectrum (Charter) and Verizon customers, Spectrum (Charter) delivers faster average speeds.

Spectrum (Charter) averages 331 Mbps download with 68 Mbps upload and 37 ms ping. Verizon averages 175 Mbps download with 77 Mbps upload and 39 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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