What is the average CenturyLink speed?

Based on 133 verified speed measurements from CenturyLink customers, the average download speed is 180 Mbps, upload is 104 Mbps, and ping is 52 ms.

How do I run a CenturyLink speed test?

Click the 'Run Speed Test' button on this page. The test takes under a minute and works on any device. Your result will be compared to the CenturyLink average.

Is my CenturyLink connection slower than average?

Run the speed test above and compare your result to the CenturyLink average of 180 Mbps download. If your speed is significantly lower (more than 30% below average), contact CenturyLink support to troubleshoot.

CenturyLink Speed Test

Real average speeds in United States based on 133 verified measurements.

Good

Avg Download

180

Mbps

Avg Upload

104

Mbps

Avg Ping

Measurements

133

real users

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About CenturyLink Speed Test Data

The average CenturyLink download speed is 180 Mbps, based on 133 real speed tests run by CenturyLink customers. The fastest recorded speed was 989 Mbps, and the best ping was 11 ms.

Speeds vary widely based on your specific plan, location, time of day, and whether you're connected via ethernet or Wi-Fi. If your result is significantly below the average, try restarting your router, switching to ethernet, or contact CenturyLink support.

These statistics are updated continuously as CenturyLink customers run speed tests on InternetSpeedTest.net. Click "Run Speed Test" to measure your CenturyLink connection and contribute to the data.

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