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Kinetic speed test

How fast is your Kinetic internet? Take our speed test to see your download and upload speeds.

Test your Kinetic internet speeds

Take our speed test to get an idea of what speeds you are getting from your internet provider, Kinetic. The test will give you a reading on download and upload speeds and works with Kinetic DSL and fiber-optic services.

How to use the speed test for Kinetic

Follow these steps to ensure you are getting an accurate speed test result.

Reset your modem (optional). Unplug your modem, wait a few seconds and plug it back in to reset it. Note: This step may only be necessary if you haven’t reset your modem recently. It is not necessary to reset your modem each time before starting the test.
Connect your computer directly to your modem using an Ethernet Cat5e or higher cable. If you have separate modem and router devices, make sure your cable is plugged into the modem, not the router.
Disconnect any other devices from your network. This includes Wi-Fi connected devices such as cellphones, laptops, smart TVs and gaming consoles.
Click “Start Testing Speed” to begin your speed test.

Kinetic internet plans for faster speeds

Kinetic’s availability is growing due to it’s fiber footprint. Their plans offer fast symmetrical speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. Check out its high-speed internet plans:

Kinetic fiber plans

Plan	Starting price	Download speed	Upload speed
Kinetic Fiber 100	$24.99/mo.*	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
Kinetic Fiber 300	$39.99/mo.*	300 Mbps	300 Mbps
Kinetic Fiber 1 Gig	$39.99/mo.**	1,000 Mbps	1,000 Mbps
Kinetic Fiber 2 Gig	$99.99/mo.***	2,000 Mbps	2,000 Mbps

Kinetic DSL plan

Plan	Download speed	Upload speed	Starting price
Kinetic Internet 100 (DSL)	Up to 100 Mbps	20 Mbps	$44.99/mo.*

Kinetic: Limited-time, non-transferable offer for residential customers, cannot be combined with other offers. Credit restrictions may apply. Subject to availability and Windstream Terms & Conditions (windstream.com/terms). *12-month price guarantee with AutoPay **24-month price guarantee with AutoPay ***36-month price guarantee with AutoPay. Updated as of 06/26/25.

Internet speed recommendation

How fast your internet should be largely depends on how you use it. Gamers, graphic designers and frequent video streamers will have different speed requirements than those who mainly use the internet to browse social media, send email and shop. The following table outlines the recommended internet speeds you should have in your home based on use:

Users	Browsing	Streaming music	Streaming Video (Standard Definition)	Streaming Video (High Definition)	Online Gaming
1 to 3	5 Mbps	5 Mbps	10 Mbps	50 Mbps	25 Mbps
4 to 6	10 Mbps	25 Mbps	50 Mbps	100+ Mbps	100 Mbps

How our Kinetic speed test works

If you’re thinking your speeds aren’t quite up to par with what you’ve been promised, our speed test is an easy way to test out your quality. Once you press go, we’ll first work to determine where you’re located in relation to the nearest server. The test sends a ping to the server and will use that to measure.

Next, we’ll start an upload and download test to see just how fast your network is transmitting data back and forth (and how hard it’s working to do so). Make sure to disconnect all other internet-connected devices before you conduct your test for the best and most accurate results.

Compare your test results

How do your speeds compare to other Kinetic speed tests? Check out the FCC numbers on Kinetic advertised vs. actual speeds:

Kinetic average speed vs. the world’s average speed

Kinetic average speed	Average U.S. speed	Average North America speed	Average global speed
29.69 Mbps	32.89 Mbps	22.5 Mbps	11.03 Mbps

Source: Cable

Factors that may affect your Kinetic speed

Your Kinetic internet speeds utilize a DSL internet connection so it uses the existing phone lines in your home to deliver you the speeds you’ve been promised. However, a few things will affect your quality of service:

The quality of your phone line
The distance between your home and the provider hub
Equipment (router and modem) that’s incompatible with internet speeds

Unless you plan on moving, there are not many affordable ways to take care of the quality of your phone line or the distance between you and the hub. You can, however, update your equipment when you’re ready to make the investment. Start by checking out a few of our top picks for best Kinetic internet routers.

Cities with the fastest Kinetic internet speeds according to the FCC

City	Max download speeds
Lexington, KY	2,000 Mbps
Lincoln, NE	1,000 Mbps
Sugar Land, TX	1,000 Mbps
Winston Salem, NC	2,000 Mbps
Texarkana, TX	2,000 Mbps
Gainesville, FL	2,000 Mbps

Source: FCC

Kinetic internet speed test FAQs

Is the Kinetic speed test accurate?

While we can’t guarantee 100% accuracy, your speed test should give you a good idea of the speeds you are getting. To ensure accuracy, use an Ethernet connection and make sure any other devices are disconnected before testing your speed.

What should my Kinetic speeds be?

When testing your Kinetic speeds over an Ethernet connection, your speeds should be within 80% or higher of your plan’s advertised speeds.

How can I boost my Kinetic speeds?

Some things that affect your speeds, such as peak usage times, aren’t necessarily in your control. However, you can try these tips to get the most out of your Wi-Fi.