Compare Spectrum vs. CenturyLink

CenturyLink vs. Spectrum bundles

Bundle deals can be a great way to simplify your monthly bill and get more than one service for a discounted price. However, providers, available internet speeds and the TV plan you select can greatly affect monthly costs and potential savings.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 07/25/19.

Pricing, internet speeds and available TV channels for CenturyLink and Spectrum bundles will vary by location. Call our bundle experts to see what’s available in your area.

CenturyLink vs. Spectrum internet

Provider	Starting price*	Starting speeds	Fastest speeds	Data caps	Wi-Fi hotspots
CenturyLink	$45/mo.	3 Mbps	1,000 Mbps	DSL, one TB; Fiber, none	none
Spectrum	$49.99/mo.	100 Mbps	940 Mbps	None	500,000+ nationwide

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 12/03/19.

High-speed internet service from CenturyLink or Spectrum starts at around the same speed and price point. However, starting speeds vary vastly by location. In some areas, CenturyLink speeds may start as low as three Mbps. Spectrum starting speeds can be much higher, with speeds up to 100 or 200 Mbps in select areas.

Both providers have similar maximum speeds, although once again, the fastest speeds available with either provider are only offered in limited areas.

Choosing an internet provider for your needs

If service without data limits is your top priority, Spectrum or CenturyLink fiber internet is the best option for you. CenturyLink DSL plans have data caps up to one TB/mo. before speed throttling. If you like to use free Wi-Fi on the go, you’ll want Spectrum internet, which comes with access to more than 500,000 hotspots across the country.

CenturyLink vs. Spectrum fastest internet

You can get gig speeds from either provider, but the price point and availability will vary greatly. CenturyLink’s gig-speed internet will likely be available in more areas, despite CenturyLink’s smaller service area. Call to learn more about the fastest CenturyLink and Spectrum internet speeds in your area.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 12/03/19.

CenturyLink vs. Spectrum TV

Spectrum offers cable TV service where available. TV service from CenturyLink is likely to feature satellite TV from DIRECTV. Choosing cable TV from Spectrum or satellite TV from DIRECTV can give you a much different viewing experience. For instance, DIRECTV gives you lower initial pricing, but has higher price increases than Spectrum after one year. Additionally, you’ll be locked into a two-year agreement with DIRECTV whereas Spectrum does not require a contract.

Here’s how DIRECTV as part of a CenturyLink bundle and Spectrum cable TV services compare:

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 07/25//19.

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