Spectrum is the fastest ISP in 2023 so far, Xfinity is a close second

Source: Ookla

Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence® ranks Spectrum as the fastest ISP of 2023 so far with a median download speed of 234.80 Mbps. Xfinity comes in at a close second with 232.85 Mbps. Xfinity was previously the fastest ISP during Q4 of 2022.

Download speed rankings

Spectrum – 234.80 Mbps
Xfinity – 232.85 Mbps
Cox – 219.20 Mbps
Optimum – 195.97 Mbps
Frontier – 190.15 Mps
Verizon – 186.45 Mbps
A&T – 179.79 Mbps

Frontier ranks first for upload speed

While Spectrum takes the first spot for download speed, it ranks sixth for upload speed. Frontier claims the top upload speed with 151 Mbps, and AT&T ranks second at 139.79 Mbps.

Fast upload speeds will give you a better internet experience overall, but not all providers offer symmetrical upload and download speeds (e.g. 300 Mbps download, 300 upload Mbps). If you’re looking for a more seamless internet experience, fiber plans with symmetrical upload and download speeds will be your best bet.

Rankings for fastest upload speed

Frontier – 151 Mbps
AT&T – 139.79 Mbps
Verizon – 96.59 Mbps
Optimum – 29.57
Xfinity – 21.29 Mbps
Spectrum – 13.22 Mbps
Cox – 10.80 Mbps

Verizon wins the latency category

Latency is the time it takes for data to travel from one point to another. The lower the number, the quicker the data travels. Low latency is important for all internet activities, especially gaming, if your main concern is speed. Verizon has the lowest latency at 15 ms, and Spectrum has the highest at 31 ms.

Latency rankings

Verizon – 15 ms
Frontier – 17 ms
AT&T – 23 ms
Optimum – 23 ms
Xfinity – 24 ms
Cox – 25 ms
Spectrum – 31 ms

Why it matters

Choosing an ISP is an important decision, especially now that more people are working and learning from home. Ookla’s quarterly rankings provide a way to compare top ISPs in various categories, which can help you choose the best ISP for your specific internet needs. Enter your address and find out which ISPs are available where you live.

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Sources

Ookla® Speedtest Global Index

Written by:

Camryn Smith

Associate Writer

Camryn Smith is an Associate Writer with Allconnect.com. She specializes in writing about the broadband industry and helping consumers navigate complex internet service purchasing decisions…. Read more

Edited by:

Robin Layton

Editor, Broadband Content

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