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CenturyLink Internet speeds and plans

PackageSpeedPriceShop plans
Simply Unlimited Internet 100MbpsUp to 100 Mbps$55.00/mo.*
Simply Unlimited Internet 140MbpsUp to 140 Mbps$55.00/mo.*
CenturyLink Fiber Internet 200Mbps200 Mbps$30.00/mo.#
CenturyLink Fiber Gigabit Internet940 Mbps$75.00/mo.

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CenturyLink average internet speed test results:

Average download speed: 66.39 Mbps

Average upload speed: 64.98 Mbps

Average latency: 31.54 ms

Total speed tests: 69,804

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Why is my CenturyLink internet speed slower than advertised?

Your CenturyLink internet speeds are likely slower than advertised because a ton of factors can affect your connection’s performance, including issues with your equipment and the number of devices on your network.

Internet providers often advertise speeds “up to” a certain speed, but it’s rare to see your internet connection hit the actual top speed of your plan, especially over Wi-Fi. Consider upgrading to a new plan or switching providers if your internet speeds are far below the speeds advertised in your plan.

How do CenturyLink internet speed test results compare to competitors?

ProviderAverage download speedAverage upload speedAverage latency
Xfinity 155.68 Mbps194.79 Mbps23.45 ms
Cox Communications 136.27 Mbps11.44 Mbps24.76 ms
Spectrum 118.43 Mbps12.29 Mbps33.40 ms

How do CenturyLink advertised internet speeds compare to competitors?

ProviderSpeedPriceShop plans
Xfinity 75–1,200 Mbps$25.00–$80.00/mo.*Shop Xfinity Plans
Cox Communications 100–1,000 Mbps$49.99–$99.99/mo.Shop Cox Plans
Spectrum Up to 1,000 Mbps$49.99–$89.99/mo.Shop Spectrum Plans

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How much internet speed do you need?

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What is a good internet speed?

Internet speedHow fast is this?What you can do
0–5 MbpsVery slowSend emails, search on Google, stream video in SD on one device
5–40 MbpsSlow to moderateStream video in HD on three or four devices, play online games
40–100 MbpsModerate to fastStream easily on multiple devices in HD or 4K, download big files quickly, run several smart devices
100–500 MbpsVery fastStream in 4K on more than five devices simultaneously, download massive files quickly, host a livestream
500–1,000+ MbpsExtremely fastStream in 4K on 10+ devices, run 10+ smart-home devices at a time, do basically anything on lots of devices
1,200–5,000 MbpsFaster than you needOperate a bitcoin-mining farm with two dozen computers, watch Frozen in 4K on 100 devices at the same time

About our CenturyLink internet speed test

The CenturyLink internet speed measures three things:

Download speed: The speed at which your device pulls data from the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.

Upload speed: The speed at which your device sends data to the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.

Latency (Ping): The time (measured in milliseconds) it takes for a signal to travel from your device to an internet server and back. Lower latency means your connection has a better response time for activities like gaming and livestreams.

Learn More About Internet Speeds

How does the CenturyLink internet speed test work?

Our CenturyLink speed test works by sending a signal to a nearby test server and measuring how long it takes for the server to respond. The test also opens multiple simultaneous connections to the server to download and upload small pieces of data. Through that process, the test is able to determine how long it takes to collect and deliver the data and the amount of network bandwidth used in the process.

CenturyLink internet speed FAQ

How fast are CenturyLink internet speeds?

CenturyLink’s flagship fiber internet plan reaches speeds of 940 Mbps. CenturyLink also has DSL internet, which can hit maximum speeds of 140 Mbps—but most areas with DSL should expect slower speeds.

How do I get faster internet?

You can get faster internet by upgrading your internet plan. If you can’t upgrade your current speeds and feel stuck with bad service, you can also switch to a new provider.

Run a search with your zip code below to see what kinds of speeds you can get in your area.

Is cable better than fiber and DSL?

Cable is not faster than fiber internet, but it is better than DSL. You can hit max speeds of 1,000 Mbps over many cable connections, whereas DSL only reaches about 100 Mbps.

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