Compare Spectrum vs. Windstream

Is Spectrum or Windstream the provider for you?

Considering Spectrum or Windstream internet for your home? Compare provider features like pricing, internet speeds and more to get the right service for your home. Take a look at our breakdowns of both providers.

• Spectrum is available in far more areas than Windstream, covering 33% of the U.S. population compared to Windstream at 3%.
• Spectrum offers cable internet and TV service. Windstream internet uses a DSL or fiber-optic network, depending on location.
• Windstream has cheaper internet plans than Spectrum, but Spectrum will probably give you more speed options.
• Spectrum and Windstream both include unlimited data with their internet plans, and neither require a contract.
• Spectrum offers internet, TV and home phone bundles. Windstream bundles include DIRECTV as the TV provider.
• Spectrum internet scored slightly higher than Windstream in customer satisfaction in 2020, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Spectrum vs. Windstream availability

Spectrum is available in more than twice as many states as Windstream and offered in more major metropolitan areas nationwide. Windstream serviceability covers a mix of rural and more densely populated areas primarily in the South and Midwest.

States and areas where Spectrum and Windstream availability overlap may include:

Which internet providers and plans are available in your area? Click “Check availability” below to see if Spectrum, Windstream or other internet providers are available in your ZIP code.

Spectrum vs. Windstream bundles

Spectrum and Windstream have similar bundle offerings, making it easy to compare monthly 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 06/15/20.

Monthly bundle savings with either provider will mostly depend on your bundle selection, the services you choose to bundle and availability of services in your area. For more information on bundles from Spectrum or Windstream in your area, click below to see available packages.

Spectrum vs. Windstream customer satisfaction

Based on consumer feedback, J.D. Power gives TV and internet service providers like Spectrum and Windstream an annual power circle score rating of 1 through 5. Consumer factors include billing and customer service, communication, programming, cost of service and overall satisfaction.

In TV service, Windstream’s DIRECTV earned 4s and 5s over all categories across the country and the top spot in the West out of eight major providers, including a category labeled “other” that contains multiple provider scores. Spectrum received an average of 3 in all categories across the country, except for billing and customer service in which it earned 3s and 4s in various regions.

Spectrum internet service earned an average score of 3 in all categories across regions, while Windstream is not one of the providers ranked.