What is the average Windstream speed?

Based on 88 verified speed measurements from Windstream customers, the average download speed is 200 Mbps, upload is 90 Mbps, and ping is 42 ms.

How do I run a Windstream 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 Windstream average.

Is my Windstream connection slower than average?

Run the speed test above and compare your result to the Windstream average of 200 Mbps download. If your speed is significantly lower (more than 30% below average), contact Windstream support to troubleshoot.

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About Windstream Speed Test Data

The average Windstream download speed is 200 Mbps, based on 88 real speed tests run by Windstream customers. The fastest recorded speed was 979 Mbps, and the best ping was 9 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 Windstream support.

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

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